bǎ​chí

to monopolize

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.
to restrain oneself
To control or restrain one's emotions or actions; to keep oneself in check
to hold
(literary) To hold or grasp something in one's hand.
to manage
To manage or take charge of domestic affairs or situations

Frequency

Movie subtitles
0.860 per million appears in 0% of films
Written text
2.51 per million

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