把 (bǎ) sentences

Overview

This English reference introduces “把 (bǎ) sentences” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + 把 + object + verb phrase

Examples

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Common mistakes

Describing what happens to the object

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Known objects

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Usage notes

When 把 is optional

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Using 把 with two objects

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Using 把 in negative sentences

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Related grammar points

• Negation with 不 (bù)
• Negation with 没(有) (méiyǒu)