bēi ㄅㄟ bui3 HSK 2 HSK 3

  • to carry on one's back
  • (fig.) to bear; to shoulder (a burden, blame etc)

bèi ㄅㄟˋ bui3 基礎級 · Level 2

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

bēi ㄅㄟ

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 背 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 背癢。 My back itches.
  • 我背不好。 I am unable to memorise it.
  • 他脱了背心。 He took off the wife-beater.
  • 請幫我洗背。 Please wash my back.
  • 誰背叛我們? Who betrayed us?

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