把戲
See also: 把戏
Chinese
handle; (a measure word); (marker for direct-object); to hold; to contain; to grasp; to take hold of |
trick; drama; play; show | ||
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trad. (把戲) | 把 | 戲 | |
simp. (把戏) | 把 | 戏 |
Etymology
From Mongolian ᠪᠠᠭᠰᠢ (baɣsi, “master, trainer, teacher”) or Manchu ᠪᠠᡴᠰᡳ (baksi, “scholar”), in turn from Chinese 博士 (MC pwɑk̚ d͡ʒɨX, “master”).
Compare 把式 (bǎshì, “martial arts; master”).
Pronunciation
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