一巴掌 yībāzhangyībāzhǎng slap Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 打一巴掌，给个甜枣 dǎyībāzhanggěigètiánzǎo carrot and stick literally "to give a slap then offer a sweet date"; to treat someone harshly and then offer a small favor or consolation as a way to manage them