bǎ​chí

to monopolize

  • created sense approved 把持 · bǎ​chí · to monopolize — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    把持

    bǎ​chí

    to monopolize

    To control or dominate something, such as power or a department, so that others cannot participate; to have a stranglehold on something.

    把 (literal) → 把 · bǎ · to hold 持 (literal) → 持 · chí · to control

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  • created sense approved 把持 · bǎ​chí · to restrain oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    把持

    bǎ​chí

    to restrain oneself

    To control or restrain one's emotions or actions; to keep oneself in check

    把 (literal) → 把 · bǎ · to hold 持 (literal) → 持 · chí · to control

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  • created sense approved 把持 · bǎ​chí · to hold — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    把持

    bǎ​chí

    to hold

    (literary) To hold or grasp something in one's hand.

    把 (literal) → 把 · bǎ · to hold 持 (literal) → 持 · chí · to hold

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  • created sense approved 把持 · bǎ​chí · to manage — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    把持

    bǎ​chí

    to manage

    To manage or take charge of domestic affairs or situations

    把 (literal) → 把 · bǎ · to hold 持 (literal) → 持 · chí · to manage

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