hòu

HSK 7-9
common
idiom

Meaning of 幕后

幕后 means behind the scenes; backstage; used metaphorically for hidden, undisclosed activities (often derogatory). Pronounced mù hòu. HSK 7-9.

  • behind the scenes; backstage; used metaphorically for hidden, undisclosed activities (often derogatory)

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
yīn
móu
shì
yóu
shén
de
hòu
hēi
shǒu
huà
de
 

This conspiracy was orchestrated by a mysterious mastermind behind the scenes.

shì
zhè
diàn
yǐng
de
dǎo
yǎn
 
dàn
zhēn
zhèng
de
chuàng
lái
hòu
 

He is the director of this film, but the real creativity comes from behind the scenes.

Jǐng
fāng
jiē
le
chǎng
zhèng
zhì
chǒu
wén
bèi
hòu
de
hòu
jiāo
 

The police uncovered the behind-the-scenes dealings behind that political scandal.

Zuò
wéi
míng
xīng
 
guàn
le
shēng
huó
zài
guāng
dēng
xià
 
dàn
de
tuán
duì
zài
hòu
xīn
qín
gōng
zuò
 

As a star, she's used to living in the spotlight, but her team works hard behind the scenes.