bēi
桮
low; humble; a surname
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
low; humble; inferior
neutralOften used to describe low social status, poor quality, or a modest attitude. Can be used literally or figuratively.
Tā他
chū出
shēn身
bēi卑
jiàn贱
，
dàn但
zhì志
xiàng向
yuǎn远
dà大
。
He came from a humble background but had great ambitions.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
xíng行
wéi为
fēi非
cháng常
bēi卑
bǐ鄙
。
This kind of behavior is extremely despicable.
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Tā他
yǐ以
qiān谦
bēi卑
de的
tài态
dù度
dài待
rén人
jiē接
wù物
。
He treats people with a humble attitude.
Dì地
shì势
bēi卑
shī湿
，
bù不
yí宜
jū居
zhù住
。
The terrain is low and damp, not suitable for living.
noun
a surname (Bei)
This is a relatively uncommon family name in China.
Bēi卑
xiān先
sheng生
shì是
wǒ我
men们
de的
xīn新
lín邻
jū居
。
Mr. Bei is our new neighbor.
Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
yǒu有
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
jiào叫
Bēi卑
Zhàn湛
。
In history, there was a general named Bei Zhan.