HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 3
把
To hold, to grasp; a handle; (grammatical particle used to shift the object before the verb)
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 3
Why does 把 look like this?
The left side '扌' (hand radical) tells us this character involves physical action or grasping. The right side '巴' (ba) provides the phonetic sound. Together, they depict the idea of using a hand to hold or 'take' something!