Chinese
bèihòu
Meaning: behind; back
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

背後
背
後
背后
背
后

Example sentences

Don't discuss others behind their backs.
他一直在背後默默地支持著我。
他一直在背后默默地支持著我。
He has always been silently supporting me from behind.
這些看似簡單的問題,其實背後隱藏著深刻的哲學。
这些看似简单的问题,其实背后隐藏著深刻的哲学。
These seemingly simple questions actually hide a profound philosophy behind them.
他在背後鼓動大家反對這個新規定。
他在背后鼓动大家反对这个新规定。
He is behind the scenes instigating everyone to oppose this new regulation.
老師的這番話背後隱藏著深意。
老师的这番话背后隐藏著深意。
There is a deep meaning hidden behind the teacher's words.
這起事件的背後,似乎有一隻看不見的黑手在操縱。
这起事件的背后,似乎有一只看不见的黑手在操纵。
Behind this incident, there seems to be an invisible black hand manipulating things.
你不要在意別人在背後說閒話。
你不要在意别人在背后说闲话。
Don't worry about others gossiping behind your back.
這件事背後似乎另有隱情。
这件事背后似乎另有隐情。
There seems to be some hidden detail behind this matter.
這起事件背後隱藏著重重謎團。
这起事件背后隐藏著重重谜团。
There are layers of mysteries hidden behind this incident.
我覺得有人在背後搞鬼,故意破壞我們的計畫。
我觉得有人在背后搞鬼,故意破坏我们的计划。
I feel like someone is playing tricks behind our backs, intentionally sabotaging our plan.

Usage Notes

Can refer to physical location or doing something secretly without someone's knowledge.

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