Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
背景
bèijǐng
Description
背景可以指画面后面的东西，也可以指一件事情发生的原因和情况。
“背景” can refer to what is behind in a picture, or the reasons and circumstances of an event.
我们也常用它来说一个人的家庭或者工作情况。
We also often use “背景” to talk about a person's family or work situation.
Meanings
背景bèijǐng
background 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
context or circumstances of an event
老师给我们讲了这个故事的历史背景。
The teacher told us the historical background of this story.
背景bèijǐng
a person's family or social status
他的家庭背景很好。
He comes from a good family background.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
背 (back) + 景 (scene/view), literally the scene behind something.
- Nuance
covers visual background, situational context, and personal/family standing.
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