Meaning and Usage
The character 背 (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
- 背包 (bēibāo): backpack
- 背着 (bēizhe): carrying on the back
- 背对 (bèi duì): to turn one's back to
Usage Notes
When 背 is used as a verb, it often appears with the particle 着 (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 背对 or 背后 (behind).
Common Confusion
背 (bēi) as "to carry on the back" should not be confused with 背 (bèi), which means "to recite from memory" or "to betray." The tones and contexts differ significantly.
Meaning and Usage
The character 背 (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
- 背包 (bēibāo): backpack
- 背着 (bēizhe): carrying on the back
- 背对 (bèi duì): to turn one's back to
Usage Notes
When 背 is used as a verb, it often appears with the particle 着 (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 背对 or 背后 (behind).
Common Confusion
背 (bēi) as "to carry on the back" should not be confused with 背 (bèi), which means "to recite from memory" or "to betray." The tones and contexts differ significantly.
Meaning and Usage
The character 背 (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
- 背包 (bēibāo): backpack
- 背着 (bēizhe): carrying on the back
- 背对 (bèi duì): to turn one's back to
Usage Notes
When 背 is used as a verb, it often appears with the particle 着 (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 背对 or 背后 (behind).
Common Confusion
背 (bēi) as "to carry on the back" should not be confused with 背 (bèi), which means "to recite from memory" or "to betray." The tones and contexts differ significantly.