背 bēi to carry on one's back(fig.) to bear; to shoulder (a burden, blame etc) Example sentences 我背了太多东西，好重，你可以帮我吗？ wǒ bēi le tài duō dōngxi, hǎo zhòng, nǐ kěyǐ bāng wǒ ma? I'm carrying too many things with me. They are so heavy. Can you help me? 今天我哥哥背着昨天买的新书包。 jīntiān wǒ gēge bēi zhe zuótiān mǎi de xīn shūbāo. My brother is carrying the bag which he bought yesterday