Chinese edit

 
handle; (a measure word); (marker for direct-object)
handle; (a measure word); (marker for direct-object); to hold; to contain; to grasp; to take hold of
 
type; form; pattern
type; form; pattern; style
simp. and trad.
(把式)
alternative forms 把勢把势

Etymology edit

From Mongolian ᠪᠠᠭᠰᠢ (baɣsi, master, trainer, teacher) or Manchu ᠪᠠᡴᠰᡳ (baksi, scholar), in turn from Chinese 博士 (MC pak dzriX, “master”). Doublet of 博士 (bóshì) and 把戲把戏 (bǎxì).

Pronunciation edit


Noun edit

把式

  1. martial arts
  2. master; expert
  3. (dialectal) skill; talent

Synonyms edit

  • (master):
  • (skill):

Antonyms edit

  • (antonym(s) of master):

Derived terms edit