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背
bèi, bēi
Description
“背”读 bèi 的时候，常常指身体的后面，也就是背部。
When “背” is pronounced bèi, it often refers to the back of the body, that is, the back area.
它也可以读 bēi，意思是用背扛东西，比如背包。
It can also be pronounced bēi, meaning to carry something on the back, like a backpack.
Meanings
背bèi
back (of the body)
我的背很疼。
My back hurts.
背bèi
to recite from memory
我要背这些单词。
I need to memorize these words.
背bēi
to carry on one's back
他背着一个大包。
He is carrying a big bag on his back.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
bèi means the back or to memorize; bēi means to carry on the back.
- Etymology
originally depicting the back of the body; the carrying sense derives from using one's back.
In videos
“背了多少多少个单词”
“而且她身上还背了一个包”
“我准备背这个小一点的包”
“我才懒得背这个黑锅呢”
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