yī​bǎ​zi

handful

yī​bǎ​zi handful

  1. numeral
    one
    one; the number 1; single; alone
  2. 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. zi affix
    noun suffix
    [suffix] used to form nouns from noun, verb, or adjective roots

yī​bǎ​zi group

  1. 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. 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