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    Expressing carrying on the back with 背 (bēi)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 背 + Object / 在…背上

    Explanation

    The verb 背 (bēi) means "to carry on the back" and describes the action of supporting something on one's back. As a noun pronounced bèi, it also refers to the back of a person or animal, as in 马背上 (on horseback).

    Examples

    • 他背着一个大书包去上学。

      tā bēi zhe yī gè dà shūbāo qù shàngxué.

      He carried a big schoolbag on his back to go to school.

    • 妈妈背着孩子走了很远的路。

      māma bēi zhe háizi zǒu le hěn yuǎn de lù.

      The mother carried the child on her back and walked a long way.

    • 她背着吉他走进了教室。

      tā bēi zhe jítā zǒu jìn le jiàoshì.

      She walked into the classroom with a guitar on her back.

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