yī​bǎ​zi

handful

yī​bǎ​zi handful

  1. 一 yī numeral
    one
    one; the number 1; single; alone
  2. 把 bǎ measure word
    [classifier]
    Used for objects with handles, things that can be held in one hand, bundles, certain abstract concepts (like strength or age), or for hand movements and actions.
  3. 子 zi affix
    noun suffix
    [suffix] used to form nouns from noun, verb, or adjective roots

yī​bǎ​zi group

  1. 一 yī numeral
    one
    one; the number 1; single; alone
  2. sworn brotherhood
    Refers to the relationship between sworn brothers; often used in the context of 拜把子 bài​bǎ​zi

yī​bǎ​zi [age qualifier]

  1. 一 yī numeral
    one
    one; the number 1; single; alone
  2. [measure]
    Used to count certain abstract things or groups of people, such as effort, physical strength, age, or a crowd