背
Traditional: 揹Dictionary entry
variant of 背[bei1]
What does 背 mean?
背 (bēi) has 3 dictionary entries or readings.
1variant of 背[bei1]
2to carry on one's back
3(fig.) to bear; to shoulder (a burden, blame etc)
4the back of a body or object
5to turn one's back
6to hide something from
7to learn by heart
8to recite from memory
9(slang) unlucky
10hard of hearing
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