bèi Human Body
Human Body

to carry on the back; to memorize

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How it's used

Has two common uses: 背东西 (carry on the back) and 背书 (memorize/recite).

Example sentences
bēi 书包 shū bāo
I carry my schoolbag
bēi zhe 一个 yí ge bāo
He is carrying a bag
每天 měi tiān 上学 shàng xué 的时候 de shí hou dōu bēi 书包 shū bāo
Every day when I go to school I carry my schoolbag

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