把柄

bǎbǐng

HSK 7

把柄 — bǎbǐng

1. handle (of an object)

   刀的把柄很结实。 dāo de bǎbǐng hěn jiēshí — The knife's handle is very sturdy.

2. (fig.) information or leverage that can be used against someone; a weakness someone can exploit

   对手掌握了他的把柄，很可能会在关键时刻利用它。 duìshǒu zhǎngwò le tā de bǎbǐng hěn kěnéng huì zài guānjiànshíkè lìyòng tā — The opponent has found something on him and will likely use it at a critical moment.