走後門 zǒu hòu mén

fig. to gain influence by pull or unofficial channels

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. fig. to gain influence by pull or unofficial channels
  2. 2. back door or under the counter connections
  3. 3. lit. to enter by the back door

Characters

Character Meaning
to go; to walk; to leave
behind; after; later
door; gate; doorway