把字句

The 把字句 (bǎ construction) moves the object before the verb to emphasize how it is affected, handled, or disposed of.

Structure: Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + Complement

When to use 把:

Cannot use 把:

• With general objects: ✗ 把書看 → ✓ 看書

• Without result: ✗ 我把飯吃 → ✓ 我把飯吃了/吃完

• With stative verbs: ✗ 把他愛

Common patterns:

• 把...放在... (put...at...)

• 把...給... (give...to...)

• 把...做完 (finish doing...)

• 把...弄壞 (break/damage...)