bēi

variant of 背

HSK 4

한자 분해

Meaning and Usage

The character (bēi) primarily means "back" as a noun, referring to the rear part of the human body. It also functions as a verb meaning "to carry on the back," often used when describing carrying backpacks, bags, or children.

Common Collocations

  • (bēibāo): backpack
  • (bēizhe): carrying on the back
  • (bèi duì): to turn one's back to

Usage Notes

When is used as a verb, it often appears with the particle (zhe) to indicate the continuous state of carrying something on the back. As a noun, it can be used in expressions describing posture or direction, such as or (behind).

Common Confusion

(bēi) as "to carry on the back" should not be confused with (bèi), which means "to recite from memory" or "to betray." The tones and contexts differ significantly.

예문

他背着一个大包,走进了教室。

Tā bēizhe yí gè dà bāo, zǒu jìn le jiàoshì.

He walked into the classroom carrying a big bag on his back.

小孩子喜欢背着书包去上学。

Xiǎo háizi xǐhuān bēizhe shūbāo qù shàngxué.

Children like to go to school carrying backpacks.

他背对着我们,什么也没说。

Tā bèi duìzhe wǒmen, shénme yě méi shuō.

He turned his back to us and said nothing.