Definition
把握 has two related senses: as a verb it means 'to grasp/seize' (an opportunity, key point) — more about taking hold of something fleeting than 掌握 (to master/control) or 握 (physical hold). As a noun it means 'assurance/confidence' (in a positive outcome), often in 有把握 — different from 信心 (general faith) and 保证 (a guarantee/pledge).
verb
to graspto seizeto hold (literally or figuratively)
noun
assurancecertaintyconfidence (in a positive outcome)
Examples
- 把握。Nǐ yào bǎ wò zhù zhè cì nándé de jīhuì.You must seize this rare opportunity.
- 。Tā duì zìjǐ de jìhuà hěn yǒu bǎ wò.He is very confident about his plan.
- 把握。Wǒmen yídìng yào bǎ wò hǎo zhège xiàngmù de guānjiàn.We must grasp the key points of this project.
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