Unlock the secrets of one of Mandarin's most versatile and essential grammar patterns. Learn how to use 把 like a native speaker in modern, casual Chinese.
The 把 (bǎ) construction is a unique Chinese grammar pattern that emphasizes the object of an action rather than the action itself.
把 shifts focus from the action to the object's transformation or result.
Essential in casual conversation, instructions, and emphasizing completed actions.
Master 7 core uses to sound natural and fluent in Chinese.
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Transform sentences and test your understanding
Transform this sentence using 把:
我吃了苹果。
What type of 把 usage is this?
我把书放在桌子上了。
Test your comprehensive understanding
Which sentence correctly uses 把 to show completion of an action?