English–Chinese

“behind the scenes” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmù hòu

Example

很多决定都是在幕后做出的。hěn duō jué dìng dū shì zài mù hòu zuò chū de

Many decisions are made behind the scenes.

Illustration for 幕后 (behind the scenes)

How to say “behind the scenes” in Chinese

“Behind the scenes” in Chinese is 幕后 (mù hòu).

The unseen side of an event where preparation, decisions, and control take shape away from the audience.

Full entry for 幕后: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 幕后

幕后黑手往往隐藏在表面之下。mù hòu hēi shǒu wáng wǎng yǐn cáng zài biǎo miàn zhī xià

The hidden hand behind the scenes is often hidden beneath the surface.

Tips for using 幕后

  • English often uses "backstage" mainly for a place, while this word can also describe people whose decisions shape an event without appearing publicly.

“behind the scenes” in other languages