揹 (bēi) - To carry on the back & to bear a burden

揹Tone 1

bēi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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揹 · bēi

To carry on the back;

to bear a burden;

to shoulder responsibility.

To carry on the backto bear a burdento shoulder responsibility.

Usage highlights

Carry on the backBear a burdenCarry a loadShoulder responsibilityCarry a childBear debt

Synonyms

  • 背— to carry on the back; back
  • 负— to carry; to bear; burden
  • 扛— to carry on the shoulder

Antonyms

  • 卸— to unload; to remove a burden
  • 放— to put down; to release

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He carried the child on his back (揹着孩子).
  • She shouldered the heavy burden alone (揹负重任).
  • The company bears a huge debt (揹负巨额债务).
  • He carried the injured person on his back to safety (揹伤员到安全处).

Collocations

  • Carry on the back(揹着)
  • Bear a burden(揹负)
  • Carry a load(揹东西)
  • Shoulder responsibility(揹责任)
  • Carry a child(揹孩子)
  • Bear debt(揹债)

Idioms

  • Bear heavy responsibilities(揹负重担)
  • Carry a burden on one's back(揹负使命)
  • Shoulder the blame(揹黑锅)
  • Bear the consequences(揹后果)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 揹 represents the physical act of carrying objects on one's back, commonly seen in traditional labor and childcare practices.
  • Metaphorically extended to mean bearing responsibilities, burdens, or emotional weight in personal and professional contexts.
  • The character embodies concepts of duty, endurance, and support within Chinese cultural values.

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