Master the 把 (bǎ) sentence structure to emphasise what happens to an object.
The 把 (bǎ) construction moves the object before the verb to stress the result of an action.
Structure: Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + result
It highlights disposal or a change to the object.
| Mandarin | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 把 | Object marker | 把门关上。 |
| 放 | To put | 把书放在桌子上。 |
| 完成 | To complete | 我把作业完成了。 |
| 关上 | To close | 请把窗户关上。 |
| 拿 | To take / hold | 把这个拿走。 |
| 弄坏 | To break | 他把杯子弄坏了。 |
| Word | Phonetic | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 把 | 3rd tone. Introduces the affected object | |
| 放 | 4th tone. Means "to put/place" | |
| 完成 | 2nd then 2nd tone. Means "to complete" |
When to use 把: The 把 construction requires the verb to have a result or complement (放在, 吃完). You cannot say just 我把书 (verb missing).
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