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The word "把戏" is formed by combining the character "把", which conveys the concept of handling or manipulating, with "戏", which denotes a play or performance, together creating a term that specifically refers to tricks or acts reliant on manual skill and entertainment, like juggling or sleight of hand.

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他喜欢看魔术把戏。

Tā xǐhuān kàn móshù bǎxì.

He likes watching magic tricks.

孩子们被他的把戏逗笑了。

Háizimen bèi tā de bǎxì dòu xiào le.

The children were amused by his tricks.

那个江湖艺人表演了许多有趣的把戏。

Nàge jiānghǔ yìrén biǎoyǎn le xǔduō yǒuqù de bǎxì.

That street performer performed many interesting tricks.

如果你仔细看，就能识破他的把戏。

Rúguǒ nǐ zǐxì kàn, jiù néng shípò tā de bǎxì.

If you look carefully, you can see through his tricks.

尽管他试图用各种把戏掩盖真相，但最终还是被揭露了。

Jǐnguǎn tā shìtú yòng gèzhǒng bǎxì yǎngài zhēnxiàng, dàn zuìzhōng háishì bèi jiēlù le.

Although he tried to cover up the truth with various tricks, he was eventually exposed.

Word Definition - 把戏

bǎ xì acrobatics; jugglery; trick; gimmick

Individual Character Details

把 bǎ, bà
戏 xì, xì