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身后
shēnhòu
Description
“身后”一般指一个人的后面，也可以指一个人死了以后的事情。
"身后" generally refers to the area behind a person, and can also mean matters after a person has died.
Meanings
身后shēnhòu
behind one's body; behind someone
他身后站着很多人。
There are many people standing behind him.
身后shēnhòu
after one's death
他不担心身后的事。
He is not worried about what is behind him.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
身 (body) + 后 (behind/after), literally 'behind the body' or 'after one's life'.
- Nuance
背后 more often means 'behind someone's back' figuratively; 身后 is more literal or refers to after death.
In videos
“我身后的这一家是一家意大利面”
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