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背 (bēi): to carry on the back

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HSK 5noun, verb, adjective

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Pinyin
Meaning: to carry on the back
Characters: 1
Part of speech: noun, verb, adjective
HSK level: HSK 5
Strokes: 9
Radical: 月
Structure: 上下结构

Full definitions

bēi

to carry on ones back
(fig.) to bear
to shoulder (a burden, blame etc)"
variant of 背[bei1]

bèi

the back of a body or object
to turn ones back
to hide something from
to learn by heart
to recite from memory
(slang) unlucky
hard of hearing

Chinese explanation

用背部或肩膀扛着东西，多指把物体放在背上或肩上搬运，如背包、背孩子
也表示承担、负担，如背债、背责任。

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Example sentences

He carries a backpack to school every day.

The mother carries the child on her back.

This backpack is too heavy; I can't carry it.

He is carrying a big bag and looks very tired.

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