把 bǎ
(disposal marker) — do something TO an object
把 (bǎ) means "(disposal marker) — do something TO an object" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 把
完
wán
to finish / (result complement for completion)
干净
gānjìng
clean / (result complement for cleaning)
放
fàng
to put / to place
在
zài
at / in (used as a location result)
到
dào
to / until (used as a location/result)
桌子
zhuōzi
table / desk
盘子
pánzi
plate
杯子
bēizi
cup / glass
地
dì
floor
厨房
chúfáng
kitchen
Frequently asked questions
What does 把 (bǎ) mean in Chinese?
把 (bǎ) means "(disposal marker) — do something TO an object" in Chinese. 把 (bǎ) means "(disposal marker) — do something TO an object" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 把 in a sentence?
Use 把 (bǎ) the way you would use "(disposal marker) — do something TO an object" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 把?
Common words that pair with 把 include 完, 干净, 放, 在, 到. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 把 (bǎ) and 到 (dào)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 把 means "(disposal marker) — do something TO an object"; 到 means "to arrive / to reach / until / result complement". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 把 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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