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背
HSK2
Simplified
背
Traditional
背
Pinyin
bèi
Definition
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
我背书背得很快
Wǒ bèishū bèi de hěn kuài
I memorize texts very quickly
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背
北
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月
北
Part
běi
north
月
Part
yuè
moon
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背
背
乘
乖
乘
燕
冀
冀
燕
邶
鉳
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背
bēi
to be burdened; to carry on the back or shoulder
HSK3
背后
bèi hòu
behind; at the back; in the rear; behind sb's back
HSK3
背景
bèi jǐng
background; backdrop; context; (fig.) powerful backer
HSK4
背包
bēi bāo
knapsack; rucksack; infantry pack; field pack; blanket roll
HSK5
背心
bèi xīn
sleeveless garment (vest, waistcoat, singlet, tank top etc.)
HSK6
背叛
bèi pàn
to betray
违背
wéi bèi
to go against; to be contrary to; to violate
后背
hòu bèi
the back (human anatomy); the back part of sth
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