内幕 nèimù inside story
inside story; non-public information; behind the scenes; internal
How to remember 内幕: 内 inside + 幕 curtain = inside story.
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How it is used
- 'The inside story / what goes on behind the scenes' - usually something hidden or shady: 揭露内幕 (jiēlù nèimù) to expose the inside story, 内幕交易 (nèimù jiāoyì) insider trading.
- The 幕 is a curtain; 内幕 is literally 'behind the curtain'. Implies non-public, often unsavory, information.