拍
pat; beat; shoot; clap;拍子
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesverb
to pat; to beat; to clap; to strike
Used for hitting with an open hand or flat object
The children are playing ball in the park.
The audience clapped warmly.
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He gently patted the dirt off his body.
The crashing waves strike the shore, rolling up thousands of piles of snow.
Mother patted the baby's back to哄 him to sleep.
noun
swatter;拍子
Used for tools with flat surfaces for hitting or killing insects
In summer, you need to use a fly swatter to kill flies.
He bought a new mosquito swatter.
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The mesh of this swatter is too dense.
She used a拍子 to pat the dust off her clothes.
The handle of the swatter is a bit short.
noun
beat; rhythm; time;拍子
Used in music terminology for rhythm or time
This song is in 4/4 time.
Dance to the rhythm of the music.
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He keeps time very accurately.
This piece is in 1/2 time.
The conductor beats time with a baton.
verb
to take (pictures); to shoot (movies); to photograph
Used for capturing images or recording moving pictures
Let's go to the park to take photos.
He is shooting a new movie.
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Could you please take a photo for me?
This documentary was filmed for a whole year.
The photographer is taking pictures of the model.
verb
to send (telegram); to dispatch
formalUsed for sending telegrams or other communications
He immediately sent an urgent telegram.
Please help me send a telegram to Beijing.
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The company sent an important notice.
People used to communicate by sending telegrams.
You need to go to the post office to send a telegram.
verb
to flatter; to toady; to curry favor
derogatoryDerogatory term for excessive flattery
He is always currying favor with the leader.
Some people in the company like to flatter and curry favor.
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Positions obtained by flattery won't last long.
He hates it most when people flatter him.
Don't flatter the boss; rely on real ability.
proper noun
surname Pa
Used as a surname
My friend's surname is Pa.
Mr. Pa is a new colleague in our company.
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The surname Pa is very rare in China.
Teacher Pa teaches us mathematics.
Do you know anyone from the Pa family?