背心

bèixīn

noun HSK 6 #9,478

Measure Word

一件背心 jiàn

Meanings

1 vest; tank top; sleeveless shirt
2 waistcoat

Characters

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

Examples

夏天穿背心很凉快。

Xiàtiān chuān bèixīn hěn liángkuai.

Wearing a tank top in summer is very cool.

他穿了一件白色背心。

Tā chuān le yī jiàn báisè bèixīn.

He wore a white tank top.

这件背心太小了。

Zhè jiàn bèixīn tài xiǎo le.

This vest is too small.

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

背 bēi

心 xīn