backstage in theater; behind-the-scenes supporter
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
backstage; area behind the stage
Refers to the backstage area of a theater, cinema, or performance venue where actors and crew prepare.
Yǎn演
yuán员
men们
zài在
hòu后
tái台
huà化
zhuāng妆
。
The actors are putting on makeup backstage.
Cǎi采
fǎng访
bù不
yǔn允
xǔ许
jìn进
rù入
hòu后
tái台
qū区
yù域
。
Interviews are not allowed in the backstage area.
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Dǎo导
yǎn演
zhèng正
zài在
hòu后
tái台
zhǐ指
huī挥
zhěng整
chǎng场
yǎn演
chū出
。
The director is directing the entire performance from backstage.
noun
behind-the-scenes supporter; patron; backer
neutralA metaphorical usage, often with a negative connotation, referring to secretive power or influence.
Jù据
shuō说
tā他
yǒu有
qiáng强
yìng硬
de的
hòu后
tái台
，
suǒ所
yǐ以
méi没
rén人
gǎn敢
dòng动
tā他
。
It is said he has powerful backing, so no one dares to touch him.
Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
dǎo倒
bì闭
le了
，
yīn因
wèi为
shī失
qù去
le了
zhèng政
fǔ府
de的
hòu后
tái台
zhī支
chí持
。
This company went bankrupt because it lost the backing of the government.
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Bié别
kàn看
tā他
zhǐ只
shì是
gè个
jīng经
lǐ理
，
tā他
de的
hòu后
tái台
yìng硬
de得
hěn很
。
Don't be fooled that he's just a manager; his patron is very powerful.