Chinese Conversation · Level 70
90 words
Chinese word
把握
Pronunciation
Pinyinbǎ wò
Meaning
- verbunderstand
Example
把握这个概念很重要。bǎ wò zhè ge gài niàn hěn zhòng yào
Understanding this concept is important.
More examples
我们要把握这个机会。wǒ men yào bǎ wò zhè ge jī huì
We should seize this opportunity.
Core concept
Holds the essential point or situation firmly enough to understand it and handle it.
Common phrases
把握 时间bǎ wò shí jiān
understand time
把握 机会bǎ wò jī huì
seize an opportunity
把握 要点bǎ wò yào diǎn
grasp the key points
Similar words
掌握zhǎng wò: Means learning a skill or area of knowledge thoroughly enough to use it freely.
理解lí jiě: Means knowing what words, ideas, or information mean and how they fit together.
Definition in Chinese
表示牢牢抓住事物的要点、情况或机会，既可指理解某个概念，也可指掌握或控制某事。biǎo shì láo láo zhuā zhù shì wù de yào diǎn qíng kuàng huò jī huì jì kě zhǐ lí jiě mǒu gè gài niàn yě kě zhǐ zhǎng wò huò kòng zhì mǒu shì
Word origin
把握 (bǎwò, "grasp firmly") combines 把 (bǎ, "hold") and 握 (wò, "grasp"), extending a physical grip to a firm hold on an idea, situation, or opportunity.
Usage tips
- In everyday use, the word fits discussions of plans, situations, and chances better than a quick reply that simply signals comprehension, which helps mark its practical focus.