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扒 (bā) vs 挖 (wā): Use 扒 for scraping or peeling off, while 挖 specifically refers to digging into something, often with a tool.
Be careful not to confuse 扒 with similar-sounding characters like 把 (bǎ), which has a different meaning related to handling. The verb can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but usage varies; for example, it's more commonly used for physical actions rather than abstract concepts.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 扒 connects with other advanced verbs that describe physical actions or behaviors. Students should focus on the various contexts in which 扒 can be applied, especially in everyday conversation and more abstract discussions.
Learners often confuse 扒 with 把 (bǎ), leading to incorrect phrases like '把皮' instead of 扒皮 (bā pí) for 'to peel'. Always remember that 扒 emphasizes scraping or peeling rather than handling.
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Etymology of 扒
Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 八 represents the sound.
hand
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Decomposition of 扒
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The character 扒 (bā) primarily means to scrape or peel off something, often with a sense of force or urgency. It can also imply actions like digging up, stealing, or clinging to something. Common usage contexts include both physical actions, like peeling fruit, and metaphorical uses, such as 'clinging to ideas' or 'digging up information'.
When to use 扒
Be careful not to confuse 扒 with similar-sounding characters like 把 (bǎ), which has a different meaning related to handling. The verb can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but usage varies; for example, it's more commonly used for physical actions rather than abstract concepts.
扒 or something close to it
扒 (bā) vs 挖 (wā): Use 扒 for scraping or peeling off, while 挖 specifically refers to digging into something, often with a tool.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 扒 with 把 (bǎ), leading to incorrect phrases like '把皮' instead of 扒皮 (bā pí) for 'to peel'. Always remember that 扒 emphasizes scraping or peeling rather than handling.
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Grammar patterns of 扒
扒 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 19 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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拥挤的市场是____手大展身手的好地方。
Crowded markets are a happy hunting ground for pickpockets.
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You can find 扒 used in phrases like 扒皮 (bā pí), meaning 'to peel', and 扒拉 (bā lā), which can mean 'to scrape or dig up'.
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