背
Meaning:
back, backside; to betray, to violate
HSK 6
Frequency:
#6020
Pinyin:
bèi
Strokes:
9
Radical:
⺼
How to Write 背 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "背" in Chinese
The Chinese character 背 (bèi) means "back, backside; to betray, to violate". It is classified as an HSK 6 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 背 include: 刀背, 向背, 垫背.
📚 Words and Phrases with 背
Common words containing this character
刀背
back of the knife
HSK 2
向背
to support or oppose
HSK 2
垫背
to serve as a sacrificial victim
HSK 2
仑背
Lunbei or Lunpei township in Yunlin county 雲林縣|云林县[Yun2 lin2 xian4], Taiwan
HSK 2
弓背
to hunch over
HSK 2
后背
the back (human anatomy)
HSK 2
手背
back of the hand
HSK 2
捐背
to die
HSK 2
捶背
to massage sb's back by pounding it lightly with one's fists
HSK 2
背债
to be in debt
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: flesh
Semantic component: ⺼
Phonetic component: 北
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "背"?
- The pinyin is bèi
- How many strokes does "背" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "背" mean?
- back, backside; to betray, to violate
- What is the radical of "背"?
- The radical is "⺼"