后方

后方 (hòu fāng) refers to the rear or back part of a place, such as the rear area of a battlefield, organization, or structure. It can also metaphorically mean the supporting base or behind-the-scenes operations.

The character 后 (hòu) means 'back' or 'behind,' while 方 (fāng) means 'direction' or 'area.' Together, they form a term that emphasizes the spatial or functional position behind something else.

In military contexts, 后方 often refers to the logistical support area away from the front lines. In modern usage, it may also describe the internal or administrative side of an organization, contrasting with the visible or public front.