Definition
后台 (hòu tái) means 'backstage' (theater), 'behind-the-scenes supporter' (often secretive or powerful), and 'back-end' (computing). As 'backing', it contrasts with 背景 (background/connections, neutral) and 后盾 (reliable support, positive). 幕后 is an attributive noun for 'behind-the-scenes' (e.g. 幕后人物).
noun
backstage area (theater)backingbehind-the-scenes supporter(computing) back-end
Examples
- ，后台。Yǎnchū jiéshù hòu, yǎnyuán dōu huí dào le hòu tái.After the performance, the actors returned backstage.
- 后台，。Tā zài gōngsī li méi yǒu shénme hòu tái, quán píng zìjǐ nǔlì.He has no backing in the company; he relies entirely on his own efforts.
- ，后台。Zhège yìngyòng de qiánduān hěn liúchàng, dàn hòu tái hái xūyào yōuhuà.The front-end of this app is smooth, but the back-end still needs optimization.
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