Meaning
carry on one's back; to be burdened; to carry on the back or shoulder; learn by heart; the back of the body
Chinese: 携带、承担、肩膀。
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “bei” becomes a different word in each tone. 背 is the 1st tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.
Stroke Order
Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.
Common Words
- 背后bèi hòubehind; at the back; in the rear; behind sb's back
- 背景bèi jǐngbackground; backdrop; context; (fig.) powerful backer
- 背包bēi bāoknapsack; rucksack; infantry pack; field pack
- 背叛bèi pànto betray
- 违背wéi bèito go against; to be contrary to; to violate
Example Sentence
老师让我们背这首古诗。Lǎo shī ràng wǒ men bèi zhè shǒu gǔ shī.The teacher asked us to recite this ancient poem.
老师Lǎo shīteacher让ràngto let我们wǒ menwe背bèito carry on one's back这zhèthis首shǒuhead古诗gǔ shīold verse。