ba construction en · NOUN
Etymology
From Mandarin 把 (bǎ) + construction.
Meanings
- A grammatical construction in Mandarin Chinese, SUBJ-把-OBJ-VERB, or any analogous constructions in other Chinese lects.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ba-construction | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
causative construction · executive construction · pre-transitive construction · disposal construction