Definition
把舵 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to hold the rudder' or 'to steer', used both literally for steering a boat and figuratively for guiding an organization or project. The verb 把 and the noun 舵 can split when inserting measure words or other elements, e.g. 把着舵 ('holding the rudder'). You can also use it with 给 to indicate who is steering: 给他把舵 ('steer for him').
v.o.
to steerto hold the rudder (literal and figurative)
Examples
- 把舵，。Chuánzhǎng qīnzì bǎ duò, chuán wěn wěn de qiánjìn.The captain steered himself, and the ship advanced steadily.
- ，把舵。Tā jīngyàn fēngfù, néng bāng gōngsī bǎ duò.He has rich experience and can steer the company.
- ，。Fēnglàng tài dà, tā yí ge rén bǎ bú zhù duò.The wind and waves were too strong; he couldn't hold the rudder alone.
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