底细 (dǐ xì) — inside details, background (of a person or matter)
Definition
底细 (dǐxì) means the hidden background or behind-the-scenes details of a person or matter — usually things not obvious to outsiders. Often used with 了解, 调查, or 摸清.
noun
inside detailsbackground (of a person or matter)
Examples
- 底细。Jǐng chá zhèng zài diào chá zhè ge rén de dǐ xì.The police are investigating this person's background.
- ，底细。Nǐ bié bèi piàn le, xiān liǎo jiě yí xià tā de dǐ xì.Don't be fooled; first find out his background.
- 底细。Zhè jiàn shì de dǐ xì zhǐ yǒu shǎo shù rén zhī dào.Only a few people know the inside details of this matter.
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