How do you pronounce 背 in Pinyin?

The character 背 is pronounced "bēi / bēi / bèi" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 背?

背 is categorized under Level 2 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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Q: What does 背 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 背 (bēi / bēi / bèi) translates to "(bēi) variant of 背 | (bēi) to be burdened; to carry on the back or shoulder | (bèi) the back of a body or object; to turn one's back; to hide something from; to learn by heart; to recite from memory; unlucky (slang); hard of hearing". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 2).

bēi / bēi / bèi

HSK 2

English Meaning

(bēi) variant of 背 | (bēi) to be burdened; to carry on the back or shoulder | (bèi) the back of a body or object; to turn one's back; to hide something from; to learn by heart; to recite from memory; unlucky (slang); hard of hearing

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