背后
bèihòu
behind; at the back
Every meaning
bèihòu
- behind; at the back
- behind someone's back
- behind the scenes; underlying (as in 背后的原因)
In the Library
这四个字背后，有老虎灶，有热水瓶，还有一份不善表达的关心。
中国人为什么爱喝热水？ · Why do Chinese people drink hot water? · HSK 5
有人大喊：“快把剑推到背后！
所以，下次你吃东坡肉的时候，不妨想一想：这道菜的背后，是一个被命运一次次打击，却总能从生活里找到滋味的人。
苏东坡：诗人和吃货 · Su Dongpo, poet and cook: the story behind Dongpo pork · HSK 6
Its characters
Words with 背
Words with 后
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).