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    Expressing 'background' with 背景 (bèijǐng)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 背景

    Explanation

    The noun 背景 (bèijǐng) means 'background' or 'context.' It can refer to a person's personal history, the setting of a story, or the circumstances behind an event. It is widely used in both everyday and formal contexts.

    Examples

    • 你能介绍一下你的教育背景吗？

      Nǐ néng jièshào yīxià nǐ de jiàoyù bèijǐng ma?

      Can you introduce your educational background?

    • 了解历史背景有助于理解这篇文章。

      Liǎojiě lìshǐ bèijǐng yǒu zhù yú lǐjiě zhè piān wénzhāng.

      Understanding the historical background helps in comprehending this article.

    • 这幅画的背景是一片蓝色的大海。

      Zhè fú huà de bèijǐng shì yī piàn lánsè de dàhǎi.

      The background of this painting is a blue sea.

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