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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
背面bèimiànthe backHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #9077, Very Hard
背面bèimiànthe reverse sideHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #9077, Very Hard
背面bèimiànthe wrong sideHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #9077, Very Hard
bèimiàn(bei4mian4)bei mian T4
  1. 1the back
  2. 2the reverse side
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March 24, 2026

背面bèimiàn(bei4mian4)

背面 (bèi miàn) refers to the back or reverse side of an object or surface. It is commonly used to describe the side that is not facing forward or the area that is less visible, such as the back of a book, a piece of clothing, or even a person's body.

Strokes18Frequency#9077DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 'back' is often associated with modesty and humility, as people may refer to the 背面 when discussing someone's hidden qualities or virtues that are not immediately visible.

Memory tip

Imagine a book where the 背面 (bèi miàn) is the back cover. The character 背 (bèi) resembles a person bending over, suggesting the idea of 'back.' The component 面 (miàn) means 'face' or 'side,' so together they depict the 'back side' or 'reverse face' of something.

Meanings of 背面

bèimiàn(bei4mian4)
1the back
2the reverse side
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背面Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

反面 (fǎnmiàn) refers specifically to the opposite side or the negative aspect of something, while 背面 (bèimiàn) generally refers to the back side of an object without implying a negative connotation.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 背面 with 正面 (zhèng miàn), which means 'front' or 'positive side.' This word is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing objects or surfaces. Ensure you use the correct tone when pronouncing it to avoid confusion.

HSK Study Tips

背面 is not yet included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it can be connected with other HSK Level 3 words related to objects and directions, such as 上 (shàng, up) and 下 (xià, down). Focus on using 背面 in sentences to describe locations or orientations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 背面 with 面背 (miàn bèi), which is incorrect. The correct usage is 背面 (bèi miàn) to refer specifically to the back side of an object.

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Component characters

背bēithe back of a body or object
HSK 49 strokes⺼
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面miànface
HSK 29 strokes面
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How to say the back in Chinese

“the back” in Chinese is背面bèimiàn

背面 (bèi miàn) refers to the back or reverse side of an object or surface. It is commonly used to describe the side that is not facing forward or the area that is less visible, such as the back of a book, a piece of clothing, or even a person's body.

When to use 背面

Be careful not to confuse 背面 with 正面 (zhèng miàn), which means 'front' or 'positive side.' This word is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing objects or surfaces. Ensure you use the correct tone when pronouncing it to avoid confusion.

背面 or something close to it

反面 (fǎnmiàn) refers specifically to the opposite side or the negative aspect of something, while 背面 (bèimiàn) generally refers to the back side of an object without implying a negative connotation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 背面 with 面背 (miàn bèi), which is incorrect. The correct usage is 背面 (bèi miàn) to refer specifically to the back side of an object.

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You can say '这本书的背面有图片' (The back of this book has a picture).

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