Chinese

bǎwò
Meaning: to grasp; to seize; confidence of success
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example sentences

你應該把握這個機會。
你应该把握这个机会。
You should seize this opportunity.
把握現在,才能創造未來。
Grasp the present to create the future.
這是一個千載難逢的機會,你一定要好好把握!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; you must make sure to seize it.
過去的事情就讓它過去吧,重要的是把握現在。
Let past things be in the past; what's important is to seize the present.

Usage Notes

As a verb, it often means to grasp an opportunity, timing, or key point. As a noun, it can mean confidence or certainty about success.

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