柄
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: handle or shaft
💡 Think of a wooden (木) stick with a 'bing' sound—it's the handle you grip.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling Beijing kitchen, a chef grips the 柄 (bǐng) of a wok, skillfully tossing sizzling vegetables. This character, composed of 木 (wood) and 丙, primarily means 'handle' or 'shaft'—the part of a tool you hold. Beyond physical objects, 柄 appears in idioms like 把柄 (bǎbǐng), meaning 'handle' in a figurative sense—something that can be used against someone. Understanding 柄 helps learners grasp how Chinese characters extend from concrete tools to abstract concepts.
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