bundle; classifier; stage weaponry
Meanings
6 senses · 10 examplesnoun
bundle; sheaf
Refers to things tied together, often long or slender items like crops or sticks.
He tied a bundle with straw.
A few sorghum stalk bundles are piled in the corner.
classifier
classifier for a gang/group (often derogatory)
derogatoryUsed for a group of people, often implying they are up to no good.
A gang of bandits was caught by the police.
classifier
classifier for a handful of long, thin things
Used for items you can grab with one hand, like vegetables, noodles, or flowers.
She bought a handful of chives to make dumplings.
Give me a bunch of noodles.
classifier
classifier for abstract things (effort, strength)
Used with abstract nouns like effort, energy, or courage.
Everyone, put in a bit more effort, we're almost at the mountaintop!
Summon up a burst of courage to confess to him.
noun
stage weaponry; martial arts routines in opera
technicalRefers to the weapons used in Chinese opera performances or the choreographed fight routines.
This martial arts actor practices with stage weapons every day.
The single-sword fight routine in this play is spectacular.
noun
see: 拜把子
informalThis sense is used within the fixed compound '拜把子' (to become sworn brothers).
The two of them became sworn brothers.