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背景

bèijǐng

Description

「背景」是指一张画、一张照片后面的部分,也可以指一件事情或一个人的情况。

"背景" refers to the part behind a picture or photo, and can also mean the situation of an event or a person.

我们常常说照片的背景很美,也说了解一个故事的背景。

We often say the background of a photo is beautiful, and also talk about understanding the background of a story.

Meanings

背景bèijǐng

the back part of a picture or scene

这张照片的背景是大海。

The background of this photo is the sea.

背景bèijǐng

background circumstances of an event or person

你要先了解这件事的背景。

You need to understand the background of this matter first.

Related words

Notes

  • Etymology

    背 "back" + 景 "scene/view", literally the scene behind.

  • Nuance

    covers both a visual backdrop and abstract background of a situation.

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