偝 (bèi) - to turn the back on & to abandon

偝Tone 4

bèi ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

偝 · bèi

to turn the back on;

to abandon;

to violate;

to carry on the back.

to turn the back onto abandonto violate

Usage highlights

to turn one's back onto violate an agreementto carry on the backto abandon one's familyto betray trustto go against

Synonyms

  • 背— to turn the back on; to betray
  • 弃— to abandon; to discard
  • 叛— to betray; to rebel

Antonyms

  • 向— to face; to turn towards
  • 忠— loyal; faithful
  • 守— to abide by; to keep

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He turned his back on his friends (偝弃朋友).
  • Do not abandon your principles (勿偝原则).
  • The mother carried the child on her back (母亲偝着孩子).

Collocations

  • to turn one's back on(偝弃)
  • to violate an agreement(偝约)
  • to carry on the back(偝负)
  • to abandon one's family(偝家)
  • to betray trust(偝信)
  • to go against(偝逆)

Idioms

  • To turn one's back and leave(偝而去之)
  • To abandon and depart(偝弃而去)
  • To violate an oath(偝盟负约)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 偝 carries a strong negative connotation of betrayal and abandonment in classical and literary contexts.
  • It is rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, appearing more frequently in classical texts or formal writing.
  • The act of 'turning one's back' (偝) is often associated with moral failing or breach of trust in traditional values.

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