background; backdrop; the scenery behind the main subject in a picture, photo, stage play, or film

behind; in the rear; at the back of a person or object

To betray or rebel against (one's country, party, or principles); to turn one's back on one's own side and join the enemy

to go against; to be contrary to; to disobey or fail to follow (a rule, principle, or wish)

rear view; a person's figure or image as seen from behind

to have one's back turned toward someone or something; to have something like one's hands behind one's back

bag or roll of equipment carried on the back, such as a knapsack, rucksack, or infantry pack

the back of the human body

the back part of a person's body or an object; the rear side

sleeveless garment, such as a vest, waistcoat, singlet, or tank top

the back of an object; the reverse side; the opposite side of the [[正面|正面|zheng4 mian4]]

To leave or stray away from a place; to be scattered or separated.

to bear; to carry on one's back

the side of the hand opposite to the palm

to recite from memory; to repeat learned text aloud

music used to accompany a scene or activity, often in the background to provide atmosphere or (in workplaces) to improve efficiency; soundtrack; musical setting

to abandon; to desert; to renounce; to turn one's back on something such as a promise, principle, or duty

to be blamed for something someone else did; to take the fall for another's mistake; to be unjustly accused

To recite a text from memory, especially as part of one's studies; to learn a text by heart.

To run in the opposite direction; to act in a way that is completely contrary to a goal, principle, or previous direction. Compared to [[南辕北辙|南轅北轍|nan2 yuan2 bei3 zhe2]], which emphasizes a mismatch between actions and goals, this word emphasizes moving away from a correct path or mutual agreement.

a person who has a permanent curve in their back; a humpback

To be in a position where light cannot reach directly; to have one's back to the light.

aching waist and sore back; used to describe general body aches and pains, often from overwork or fatigue

A vest designed to protect the body from bullets and shrapnel; also called [[防弹服|防彈服|fang2 dan4 fu2]] or [[防弹衣|防彈衣|fang2 dan4 yi1]]

the back of a chair, sofa, or other seat where a person leans their back; backrest

secretly; on the sly; privately; away from others' view

straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers or a skirt; braces

the back part of a chair that supports a person's back; chair-back

with backs against each other

the back of a horse

to go back on one's word and abandon principles; to betray a trust; perfidious

(idiom) lit. to fight with one's back to the river; to fight to win or die when there is no way to retreat

to sweat profusely; to be drenched in sweat; also used to describe being extremely nervous, fearful, or ashamed

The top surface of the foot that does not touch the ground.

the back of the human body; the part of the body along the spine

back of a human or other vertebrate

to leave one's native place, especially against one's will; to be forced to live far from home

pain in the back; dorsodynia

to memorize mechanically without understanding the meaning; to cram

To suffer for someone else's faults; to serve as a sacrificial victim or share in someone else's misfortune.

period of poor fortune or bad luck

To be able to see the back of someone's neck; used metaphorically to mean one is close to catching up or comparable in standard (usually used in the negative to mean far inferior or unable to catch up)

with backs toward each other; with one's back turned to another person

to have poor hearing; hearing impaired

a basket carried on the back used for transporting goods

backpack; rucksack; knapsack

A pad placed on the back of a draft animal to support a harness

out of date; unfashionable; no longer in style

support or opposition; one's attitude towards something or someone