黑幕 Traditional form: 黑幕 Pinyin (reading): hēimù Definitions: hidden details dirty tricks dark secrets Characters: 黑 - black; dark; evil, sinister 幕 - curtain, screen, tent; measure word for plays and shows Traditional characters: 黑 - black; dark; evil, sinister 幕 - curtain, screen, tent; measure word for plays and shows