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shell

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

bei4ke2 bèiké

Meaning


Primary

shell

Alternatives

shells, seashell, seashells

Mnemonic


贝壳 Shell usually refers to the 壳 shell of a 贝 shellfish.

Usage


在 海滩 上 拾取 贝壳

collect shells on the beach

一 个 大 贝壳

a large shell