背心

bèixīn
noun HSK 6 #9,478

Measure Word

背心 jiàn

Meanings

  1. 1 vest; tank top; sleeveless shirt
  2. 2 waistcoat

Characters

Back-center - a garment that covers the center of the back and chest.

Examples

HSK 2
Xiàtiān chuān bèixīn hěn liángkuai.
Wearing a tank top in summer is very cool.
HSK 2
Zhè jiàn bèixīn tài xiǎo le.
This vest is too small.
HSK 6
Zhè jiàn bèixīn yánsè jiǎndān, hěn róngyì dāpèi qítā yīfu.
This vest has a simple color and is easy to match with other clothes.

Tips

usage
In mainland China, 背心 usually means a sleeveless undershirt or tank top. In some regions, it can also mean a formal waistcoat/vest worn over a shirt. Context determines the meaning.

Stroke Order

bēi
xīn