How to Write 背
The character 背 (bēi) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺼ is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
背 is pronounced bēi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Back (of the body).
This is a polyphonic character with readings: bēi, bèi.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 背 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 背
Example Sentences
纸的背面可以用来当草稿纸。
zhǐ de bèi miàn kě yǐ yòng lái dāng cǎo gǎo zhǐ
The back of the paper can be used as scratch paper.
这张照片的背景是一座大山。
zhè zhāng zhào piān de bèi jǐng shì yī zuò dà shān
The background of this photo is a large mountain.
登山队员背负着沉重的装备前行。
dēng shān duì yuán bēi fù zhe chén zhòng de zhuāng bèi qián xíng
The mountaineers moved forward carrying heavy equipment on their backs.
我买了一个漂亮的新背包去旅行。
wǒ mǎi le yí gè piào liàng de xīn bēi bāo qù lǚ xíng
I bought a beautiful new backpack for my trip.
Practice Writing 背 (bēi)
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