What does 背景 mean in Chinese?

背景 (bèi jǐng) means "background; backdrop; context; (fig.) powerful backer" in Chinese. It is an HSK Level 4 word.

How do you pronounce 背景?

背景 is pronounced "bèi jǐng" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 背景?

背景 is an HSK Level 4 word (HSK 2.0: Level 6, HSK 3.0: Level 4).

What characters make up 背景?

背景 is made up of the characters 背, 景. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 背景?

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背景 (bèi jǐng) — background | Chinese Dictionary

背景

bèi jǐng

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

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背景

Definitions

(classifier) background
backdrop
context
(fig.) powerful backer

Classifier: 种 (zhǒng)

Example Sentences

了解历史背景对理解这部小说很重要。

Liǎojiě lìshǐ bèijǐng duì lǐjiě zhè bù xiǎoshuō hěn zhòngyào

Understanding the historical background is important for comprehending this novel

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HSK & Exam Info

HSK 2.0: Level 6HSK 3.0: Level 4

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