Writing
背心 (bèi xīn) — how to say "vest" in Chinese
背心
Vest
noun
Character composition
背
back
心
heart
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
肉
Meat
#130 · ròu · 6 strokes
Collocations
穿背心
chuān bèi xīn
to wear a vest
Examples
这件背心很暖和，适合冬天穿。
This vest is very warm, suitable for winter.
他穿背心。
He wears a vest.
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Frequently asked questions
Vest meaning in Chinese
"vest" in Chinese is 背心 (bèi xīn).
背心 meaning in English
背心 (bèi xīn) means "Vest".
How is 背心 pronounced?
It is pronounced bèi xīn (written as bei xin, beixin). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "vest" in Chinese characters?
It is written 背心: 背 has 9 strokes, 心 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 背心?
背心 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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