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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
备受bèishòuto fully experience (good or bad)HSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #10616, Very Hard
bèishòu(bei4shou4)bei shou T4
  1. 1to fully experience (good or bad)
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March 24, 2026

备受(備受)bèishòu(bei4shou4)

备受 (bèishòu) means to be deeply or greatly affected by something, often in a positive or negative way. It is commonly used in contexts where someone experiences significant emotions or reactions, such as admiration, criticism, or pressure, indicating that the experience is profound and noteworthy.

Strokes16Frequency#10616DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of being 备受 can reflect the importance of societal expectations and the weight of public opinion, especially in areas like celebrity culture or social media, where individuals often feel significant pressure.

Memory tip

Imagine a person (备) preparing (备) for a performance, feeling the weight of the audience's gaze on their shoulders (受). This connection to preparation and the burden of expectation helps you remember that 备受 is about being deeply affected or influenced.

Meanings of 备受

bèishòu(bei4shou4)
1to fully experience (good or bad)
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备受Simplified
備受Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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深受 (shēnshòu) vs 备受 (bèishòu): Use 深受 when emphasizing a deep and positive influence or affection, while 备受 can imply a more varied emotional impact, including both positive and negative reactions.

Usage Notes

This word is often used in more formal contexts, so it’s important to be mindful of the situation when using it. A common mistake is using it in a casual setting, which might come off as overly dramatic. Typical collocations include 备受关注 (bèishòu guānzhù - to receive a lot of attention) or 备受争议 (bèishòu zhēngyì - to be a subject of controversy).

HSK Study Tips

While 备受 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to the theme of emotions and experiences found in HSK levels 4 and 5. Students should focus on understanding its nuances and practicing its use in sentences that convey strong feelings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 备受 with 受到, thinking they are interchangeable; however, 备受 emphasizes a deeper impact. For example, saying '我受到关注' (Wǒ shòudào guānzhù - I received attention) is correct, but saying '我备受关注' (Wǒ bèishòu guānzhù) implies a much stronger level of scrutiny or interest.

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Component characters

备bèito prepare
HSK 78 strokes夂
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受shòuto receive
HSK 38 strokes又
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How to say to fully experience (good or bad) in Chinese

“to fully experience (good or bad)” in Chinese is备受bèishòu

备受 (bèishòu) means to be deeply or greatly affected by something, often in a positive or negative way. It is commonly used in contexts where someone experiences significant emotions or reactions, such as admiration, criticism, or pressure, indicating that the experience is profound and noteworthy.

When to use 备受

This word is often used in more formal contexts, so it’s important to be mindful of the situation when using it. A common mistake is using it in a casual setting, which might come off as overly dramatic. Typical collocations include 备受关注 (bèishòu guānzhù - to receive a lot of attention) or 备受争议 (bèishòu zhēngyì - to be a subject of controversy).

备受 or something close to it

深受 (shēnshòu) vs 备受 (bèishòu): Use 深受 when emphasizing a deep and positive influence or affection, while 备受 can imply a more varied emotional impact, including both positive and negative reactions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 备受 with 受到, thinking they are interchangeable; however, 备受 emphasizes a deeper impact. For example, saying '我受到关注' (Wǒ shòudào guānzhù - I received attention) is correct, but saying '我备受关注' (Wǒ bèishòu guānzhù) implies a much stronger level of scrutiny or interest.

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Cultural Notes for 备受

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In Western cultures, the experience of being deeply affected might be expressed more casually or directly, whereas in Chinese culture, it often carries a more formal tone and is tied to social perceptions.

Frequently asked questions about 备受

No, 备受 can describe both positive and negative experiences, such as being deeply admired or criticized.

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