后方 (hòu fāng) — rear; behind; back side
Definition
Noun meaning 'the rear / behind', used in military, spatial, and logistical contexts (e.g. rear troops, back of a shop). It denotes a location behind the speaker or a base of support, not a directional 'back' in general movement.
noun
rearbehindback side
Examples
- 后方。Chē zi hòu fāng zhàn zhe yí gè rén.There is a person standing behind the car.
- 后方。Zhàn chǎng hòu fāng shì zhī yuán bù duì.The rear of the battlefield is the support troops.
- 后方。Qǐng dào shāng diàn hòu fāng qǔ huò.Please pick up the goods at the back of the store.
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