Learn a Chinese Character - 被

汉字:

1. Character Basics

Radical: 衤 (clothes)

Stroke Count: 10

Stroke Order:

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: bèi (fourth tone)

3. Meaning

Quilt; passive marker.

4. Common Words

5. Grammar & Usage

Used as a noun for "quilt" or as a grammatical marker for the passive voice.

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese, 被 is essential for constructing passive sentences.

7. Example Sentence

他被老师表扬了。
He was praised by the teacher.

8. Memory Tips

Think of 被 as a "quilt" covering something passively.