背影

背影 bèiyǐng

View of somebody's back (viewed from behind)

beiying

What 背影 means

  1. View of somebody's back (viewed from behind)

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背影 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

背
bēi
Back (one's back - burdened - carry on the back)
影
yǐng
Shadow (photograph - movie - copy)

How to write 背影

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Questions about 背影

What does 背影 mean in English?

背影 is pronounced bèiyǐng and means View of somebody's back (viewed from behind).

How do you pronounce 背影?

背影 is bèiyǐng in pinyin — written beiying without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 背影?

背影 is written with 2 characters: 背 (bēi) Back (one's back - burdened - carry on the back), 影 (yǐng) Shadow (photograph - movie - copy). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

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