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贝
bèi
Description
"贝"是海里动物的壳，比如海边常见的贝壳。
"贝" is the shell of sea animals, such as the commonly seen shells by the seaside.
这个字也常常用在人的名字里。
This character is also often used in people's names.
Meanings
贝bèi
shell; shellfish
我在海边捡了很多贝。
I picked up many shells by the sea.
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Notes
- Etymology
ancient pictograph of a cowrie shell; cowries were once used as money, so 贝 appears in many money-related characters like 财, 货, 贵.
- Nuance
usually seen in compounds such as 贝壳 (shell) rather than standing alone.
In videos
“这个面包贝果面包，很便宜，很便宜。”
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