后台
hòutái
Description
“后台”本来是指剧院里演员表演前后休息、准备的地方。
"后台" originally refers to the area in a theater where actors rest and prepare before and after performing.
现在也常常用来说一个人有强大的支持者或者关系，也能指电脑、网站的后台系统。
Nowadays, "后台" is often used to describe someone having strong supporters or connections, and can also refer to the backend system of a computer or website.
Meanings
后台hòutái
backstage; area behind the stage
演出结束后，我们去后台见了演员。
After the show, we went backstage to see the actors.
后台hòutái
powerful backer or support behind the scenes
他做事这么大胆，一定有后台。
He acts so boldly; he must have connections.
后台hòutái
back-end (of a computer system or website)
这个网站的后台可以看到所有数据。
The website's backend shows all the data.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
后 (back/behind) + 台 (stage/platform), literally 'behind the stage'.
- Nuance
the 'backer' sense often implies unfair or hidden powerful connections.
In videos
“所以给你们看一下我的Tiktok的后台”
“在梦境记录后台设计了一套完整的提示词”
“你可以在你的APP的后台看到”
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