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背后

背後
bèihòu
noun HSK 3 #2,171

Meanings

  1. 1 behind; at the back
  2. 2 behind someone's back; in secret

Examples

他在我背后说坏话。
Tā zài wǒ bèihòu shuō huàihuà.
He talks badly about me behind my back.
学校背后有一座山。
Xuéxiào bèihòu yǒu yī zuò shān.
There's a mountain behind the school.
成功的背后是努力。
Chénggōng de bèihòu shì nǔlì.
Behind success is hard work.

Tips

usage
背后 often implies secrecy or hidden actions when used about people. 在某人背后 means 'behind someone's back.'
usage
背后 (secretive/figurative) vs 后面 (physical location behind). 后面 is more neutral for directions.

Stroke Order

背 bēi
后 hòu