背上 (bēi) — on the back (location)

Definition

背上 (bēi) means the surface or area of a person's or animal's back — used as a location noun, often with 上 or 的 to specify something on that surface.

noun
on the back (location)

Examples

  • 背上
    Bēi bāo tài zhòng le, tā de bēi dōu mó pò le.
    The backpack was too heavy; the skin on his back was rubbed raw.
  • 背上
    Xiǎo māo shū fu dì tǎng zài zhǔ rén de bēi shàng shài tài yáng.
    The kitten lay comfortably on its owner's back, sunbathing.
  • 背上
    Nǐ bēi de shāng hái méi hǎo, bié bān zhòng dōng xī.
    The injury on your back hasn't healed yet — don't lift heavy things.
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