把(bǎ)
Disposal / Object-Fronting Construction
Structure Pattern
Explanation
The 把 construction moves the object before the verb to emphasise what HAPPENS to it — the disposal/result. The verb must carry a result complement (a directional, resultative, or aspect marker). HSK 3.0 promotes this from old HSK 4 down to Band 3 because it's recognised as foundational for natural narration.
Example Sentences
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Wǒ bǎ shū fàng zài zhuōzi shàng le.
I put the book on the table.
Qǐng bǎ mén guānshàng.
Please close the door.
Tā bǎ kāfēi hēwán le.
He finished the coffee.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
我把书喜欢。
Correct Usage
我喜欢这本书。
Stative/emotional verbs like 喜欢 don't take 把 — there's no disposal happening.
Common Mistake
我把书读。
Correct Usage
我把书读完了。
The verb in 把 needs a result/complement — bare verbs aren't enough.
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