背
景

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The Chinese word 背景 is formed by combining the character 背, which means "back" or "behind", with 景, meaning "scenery" or "view". Together, they create a literal sense of "back scenery", which semantically extends to denote the concept of "background", referring to the setting, circumstances, or environment that lies behind or informs a particular situation.

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这张照片的背景很美。

Zhè zhāng zhàopiàn de bèijǐng hěn měi.

The background of this photo is very beautiful.

他的家庭背景很好。

Tā de jiātíng bèijǐng hěn hǎo.

His family background is very good.

了解文化背景很重要。

Liǎojiě wénhuà bèijǐng hěn zhòngyào.

Understanding cultural background is very important.

在选择职业时，应该考虑自己的教育背景。

Zài xuǎnzé zhíyè shí, yīnggāi kǎolǜ zìjǐ de jiàoyù bèijǐng.

When choosing a career, one should consider their educational background.

这项研究的背景是基于前人的理论框架。

Zhè xiàng yánjiū de bèijǐng shì jīyú qiánrén de lǐlùn kuàngjià.

The background of this research is based on previous theoretical frameworks.

Word Definition - 背景

bèi jǐng background; backdrop; context; (fig.) powerful backer

Individual Character Details

背 bēi, bēi, bèi
景 jǐng, jǐng