bèi yǐdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to have one's back against / to lean against / to be backed up by (a mountain etc)
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

背倚 背倚 [bei4 yi3] /to have one's back against/to lean against/to be backed up by (a mountain etc)/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 背
    bēi

    to carry on one's back / (fig.) to bear / to shoulder (a burden, blame etc)

    bèi

    the back of a body or object / to turn one's back / to hide something from / to learn by heart / to recite from memory / (slang) unlucky / hard of hearing

  • 倚
    yǐ

    to lean on / to rely upon

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.