PINYIN

bèi

DEFINITION
  • the back of a body or object
  • to turn one's back
  • to hide something from
  • to learn by heart
  • to recite from memory
  • unlucky (slang)
  • hard of hearing
EXAMPLE
背景 / bèi jǐng 
background / backdrop / context
PINYIN

bēi

DEFINITION
  • to be burdened
  • to carry on the back or shoulder
EXAMPLE
背包 / bēi bāo / knapsack,rucksack,infantry pack,blanket roll