Definitions
(verb)
to long for; to wish; to cling to; to stick to
(particle)
particle used as nominalizing suffix
Etymology
Depicts a person grabbing something with their hand. Original form of 把. In modern Chinese this character is usually used only for its sound.
About
The character 巴 originated as a pictograph of a large, coiled snake with a prominent head and curving tail. From this image of a creature clinging to an object, its meaning extended to denote actions like adhering closely and expressing earnest hope. Due to its simple sound, 巴 is now widely used as a phonetic component in transliterations, such as in words for buses and foreign place names.
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巴西是一个国家。
巴黎是法国首都。
他打了我一巴掌。
我巴不得早点回家。
他喜欢巴结领导。
小狗摇着尾巴跑。
他嘴巴张得很大。
我巴望着假期到来。