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背阴

Word · Adjective · NounTraditional背陰

shady; in the shade; a shaded place

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

shaded; in the shade; not exposed to sunlight

Describes a location that remains in shadow due to obstructions like buildings, mountains, or trees.

Lóu楼
hòu后
bèi背
yīn阴
de的
dì地
fang方
hái还
yǒu有
jī积
xuě雪
 。

There is still snow in the shaded area behind the building.

Yuàn院
zi子
lǐ里
bèi背
yīn阴
de的
nà那
yī一
miàn面
bǐ比
jiào较
cháo潮
shī湿
 。

The shaded side of the courtyard is relatively damp.

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Xià夏
tiān天
wǒ我
xǐ喜
huān欢
zuò坐
zài在
bèi背
yīn阴
de的
shù树
xià下
 。

In summer, I like to sit under the shady trees.

2.

noun

a shaded place; the shade

informal

A noun referring to the physical location or area that is in shadow. Often used with the colloquial suffix '儿'.

Zhǎo找
gè个
bèi背
yīn阴
r儿
liáng凉
kuai快
liáng凉
kuai快
 。

Let's find a shady spot to cool off.

Tíng停
chē车
chǎng场
lǐ里
wéi唯
yī一
de的
bèi背
yīn阴
bèi被
zhàn占
le了
 。

The only shady spot in the parking lot has been taken.

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Wǒ我
men们
dào到
bèi背
yīn阴
lǐ里
xiū休
xi息
yī一
xià下
ba吧
 。

Let's take a break in the shade.