背后 (bèi hòu) — behind; at the back (physical location); behind someone's back; secretly (figurative, often negative)
Definition
背后 pairs the concrete 'behind (physical location)' with the figurative 'behind someone's back, secretly'. For physical 'behind', use 后面; 幕后 is the written 'behind the scenes'.
noun
behindat the back (physical location)behind someone's backsecretly (figurative, often negative)
Examples
- 背后。Shān bèi hòu yǒu yí gè xiǎo cūn zi.There is a small village behind the mountain.
- 背后。Tā zǒng zài bié rén bèi hòu gǎo xiǎo dòng zuò.He's always making sneaky moves behind others' backs.
- 背后，。Nǐ zhàn zài wǒ bèi hòu, wǒ kàn bú jiàn nǐ.You're standing behind me — I can't see you.
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