背時

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Chinese

learn by heart; the back of the body; to be burdened
learn by heart; the back of the body; to be burdened; to carry on the back or shoulder
 
o'clock; time; when
o'clock; time; when; hour; season; period
 
trad. (背時)
simp. (背时)
alternative forms 悖時悖时 “out of luck”

Pronunciation


Adjective

背時

  1. out of luck
  2. outdated; out of date
  3. (Sichuanese) deserved; served right

Synonyms

  • (out of luck):
  • (outdated):

Derived terms