Meaning related to shell or treasure
贝 (bèi) originally refers to cowrie shells, which were used as currency in ancient China. It now appears in words related to shells or valuable items.
贝 (bèi): Shellfish — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 3.0
Watch the stroke order, then trace it yourself.
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贝 (bèi) originally refers to cowrie shells, which were used as currency in ancient China. It now appears in words related to shells or valuable items.
treasure; baby
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I found a beautiful seashell by the beach.
Please copy this data file to the hard drive.
Shellfish are rich in protein.
This child is the treasure of the whole family.
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