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背靠背 (bēi) — (literally) back-to-back (physical posture); (figuratively) without each other's knowledge, separately (of actions done secretly)

Definition

Literally 'back-to-back' (physical posture), also used figuratively for two parties acting separately, without coordinating or telling each other — like making deals or signing contracts behind one another's back.

(literally) back-to-back (physical posture)(figuratively) without each other's knowledgeseparately (of actions done secretly)

Examples

  • 背靠背。
    Wǒ men liǎng gè rén bēi zuò zhe xiū xi.
    The two of us sat back-to-back to rest.
  • 背靠背，。
    Tā men bēi zuò le liǎng cì mǎi mai, shuí dōu bú gào sù shuí.
    They each made two deals without the other knowing.
  • 背靠背，。
    Zhè liǎng jiā gōng sī bēi qiān le hé tong, hù xiāng bù zhī dào.
    These two companies signed contracts without each other's knowledge.

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