How common it is
背 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say bèi slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
背用来表示背着东西，比如书包或者物品。
bèi lái yòng lái biǎoshì bèi qǐ dōng xi, rú jí shū bāo huò qǐ fù wù.
背 is used to indicate carrying something on your back, such as a backpack or items.
Context note
常见使用背的场景包括背着书包去上学，或者背着婴儿。
cān jiàn shǐ yòng bèi de chǎng jǐng bā kuò bèi qǐ shū bāo qù shàng xué, huò qǐ bèi rén ér.
Common contexts where 背 is used include carrying a backpack to school or an infant.
5 examples
我背着书包去上学。
wǒ bèi zhe shū bāo qù shàng xué。
I carry my backpack to go to school.
妈妈让我背着妹妹去医院。
mā ma ràng wǒ bèi zhe mèi mei qù yī yuàn。
Mom asks me to carry my sister to the hospital.
他背着沉重的箱子走了很远。
tā bèi zhe chén zhòng de xiāng zǐ zǒu le hěn yuǎn。
He carried a heavy suitcase for a long distance.
孩子们背着书包回家了。
hái zi men bèi zhe shū bāo huí jiā le。
The children carry their backpacks home.
老师让我们背着单词去记忆。
lǎo shī ràng wǒ men bèi zhe dān cí qù jì yì。
The teacher asks us to memorize words by carrying them on our backs.
5 mini stories
小明每天早上背着书包上学。
xiǎo míng měi tiān zǎo shàng bèi zhe shū bāo shàng xué。
Xiaoming carries his backpack to school every morning.
妈妈让我背着妹妹去公园玩。
mā ma ràng wǒ bèi zhe mèi mei qù gōng yuán wán。
Mom asks me to carry my sister to the park to play.
他背着沉重的箱子走了很远，终于到了目的地。
tā bèi zhe chén zhòng de xiāng zǐ zǒu le hěn yuǎn， zhōng yú dào le mù dì dì。
He carried a heavy suitcase for a long distance and finally arrived at his destination.
孩子们背着书包回家了，脸上带着笑容。
hái zi men bèi zhe shū bāo huí jiā le， liǎn shàng dài zhe xiào róng。
The children carry their backpacks home with smiles on their faces.
老师让我们背着单词去记忆，这样更容易记住。
lǎo shī ràng wǒ men bèi zhe dān cí qù jì yì， zhè yàng gèng róng yì jì zhù。
The teacher asks us to memorize words by carrying them on our backs, which makes it easier to remember.