拍拍
Basic Meaning
v
Often used for actions like clapping hands or patting someone/something gently.
to slap; to pat; to clap
用手掌或片状物打。
Words:
拍手拍肩拍击拍案叫绝拍掌
Sentences:
- 演出结束后，观众们都热烈地拍手。After the performance, the audience all clapped enthusiastically.
- 他轻轻地拍了拍我的肩膀，表示安慰。He gently patted my shoulder to show comfort.
n
An object used for striking something, like in sports or household use.
a bat; racket; fly swatter
拍打东西的用具。
Words:
球拍苍蝇拍
Sentences:
- 我买了一副新的网球拍。I bought a new tennis racket.
- 夏天需要准备一个苍蝇拍。You need to prepare a fly swatter in summer.
n
Refers to the rhythmic unit or time signature in music.
beat (in music); meter
音乐的节奏。
Words:
节拍合拍打拍子四三拍
Sentences:
- 这首歌的节拍很有活力。The beat of this song is very energetic.
- 跳舞时要跟着音乐的拍子。When dancing, you need to follow the rhythm of the music.
v
Used with objects like 照片, 电影, 视频.
to take (a photo/video); to shoot; to film
用摄影机或摄影机把人、物的形象记录下来。
Words:
拍摄拍照拍电影拍照片航拍
Sentences:
- 我们去公园拍照片吧。Let's go to the park to take photos.
- 这个导演正在拍一部新电影。This director is shooting a new movie.
v
This usage is now quite rare and specific to telegrams.
to send (a telegram/cable)
发（电报）。
Words:
拍发拍电报
Sentences:
- 他给家里拍了一封电报。He sent a telegram home.
v
Used in the idiom 拍马屁, which is often derogatory and informal.
to flatter; to brown-nose
拍马屁。
Words:
拍马屁吹吹拍拍
Sentences:
- 他总是喜欢对老板拍马屁。He always likes to flatter the boss.
v
Used in the term 拍卖. The character 拍 alone in modern context usually doesn't mean this without 卖.
to auction
拍卖。
Words:
拍卖竞拍拍品
Sentences:
- 这家公司将在网上拍卖一批古董。This company will auction a batch of antiques online.
Writing & Component
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