走后门 — “To gain advantages or benefits through improper or unofficial channels”
走后门 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to gain advantages or benefits through improper or unofficial channels”. Often by using influence, connections, or favoritism. Literally, “go through the back door”.
走后门 Pronunciation and Pinyin
走后门 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 走后门
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Open the tool →Questions about 走后门
What does 走后门 mean?
走后门 (zǒu hòu mén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to gain advantages or benefits through improper or unofficial channels”.
How do you pronounce 走后门?
走后门 is pronounced zǒu hòu mén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 走后门 literally mean?
Literally, 走后门 means “go through the back door”. It is used to mean “to gain advantages or benefits through improper or unofficial channels”.
What is the Chinese definition of 走后门?
比喻通过托情或利用职权等不正当的途径谋取通融或利益