Chinese word

背后

Pronunciation

Pinyinbèi hòu

Meaning

  • nounbehind

Example

他的包放在背后。tā de bāo fàng zài bèi hòu

His bag is behind him.

Illustration for 背后 (behind)

More examples

他在背后支持你。tā zài bèi hòu zhī chí nǐ

He supports you from behind.

Core concept

What is located beyond the visible front, including the unseen activity or support connected with it.

Common phrases

  • 在背后zài bèi hòu

    behind

  • 躲在背后duǒ zài bèi hòu

    hide behind

  • 背后的人bèi hòu de rén

    person behind

Similar words

后面hòu miàn: The place located behind a person or thing.
背面bèi miàn: The rear-facing surface or side of an object.

Definition in Chinese

指在某人或物的背后位置，既可指具体的后方，也常用来指在表面看不见处活动或支持的力量。zhǐ zài mǒu rén huò wù de bèi hòu wèi zhì jì kě zhǐ jù tǐ de hòu fāng yě cháng yòng lái zhǐ zài biǎo miàn kàn bú jiàn chù huó dòng huò zhī chí de lì liàng

Word origin

背后 (bèihòu, "behind") is formed from 背 (bèi, "back") and 后 (hòu, "behind"), linking a rear location with activity kept out of sight.

Usage tips

  • For everyday listening, a phrase with this word may explain who or what stands behind an event, not just where an object is placed.

Other meanings

  • backnoun
  • behind one's backadverb

Opposites

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