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巴 (bā): to cling to; to stick to

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HSK 5verb, noun, suffix

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: to cling to; to stick to
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb, noun, suffix
HSK level: HSK 5
Strokes: 4
Radical: 巳
Structure: 独体结构

Full definitions

to cling to
to stick to
to be close to
to be near
to open
to spread
bar (unit of pressure)
used in transliterations (e.g., 巴士 bus)

Chinese explanation

紧贴、粘住或抓住某个东西不放
也表示急切地盼望、期待，如巴不得
还可指脸颊，如嘴巴、下巴
用作地名或人名音译时常表示巴蜀、巴士等。

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Example sentences

The child clung tightly to his mother and refused to let go.

The vine clung to the wall and slowly climbed upward.

The wet clothes stuck to his body, which was very uncomfortable.

He pressed himself against the window and looked inside, wanting to know what had happened.

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