Definition
背景 (bèijǐng) primarily means 'background' in a visual sense (e.g., photo backdrop) and extends to personal or historical context (e.g., educational background). For a person's origin or history, 来历 (láilì) is more specific to 'where someone comes from'; for behind-the-scenes support, 后台 (hòutái) is the direct term for a 'backer' in theater or politics. 背景 is broader and more common.
noun
backgroundbackdrop (of a picture, scene, etc.)contextbackground (of a person's life, history, etc.)(figurative) powerful backerconnections behind the scenes
Measure word · 种
Examples
- 背景。Zhè zhāng zhàopiàn de bèi jǐng shì yí zuò shān.The background of this photo is a mountain.
- 背景。Wǒmen de bèi jǐng yí yàng.We have the same background.
- 背景。Zhè jiā gōngsī yǒu zhèngfǔ bèi jǐng.This company has government backing.
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