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background in Chinese

background in Chinese is 以往, 历史 — background means the part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.

background in Chinese

以往
noun
Pronounced: yǐ wǎng
One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
历史
noun
Pronounced: lì shǐ
Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.

What does "background" mean?

  1. noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
    "You can see the cathedral in the background of the photo."
  2. noun A person's history, education, or experience.
    "She has a background in molecular biology."
  3. adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
    "Soft background music played throughout the reception."
  4. verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.
    "The reporter backgrounded the candidate before the interview."

background in a sentence

  • You can see the cathedral in the background of the photo.
  • She has a background in molecular biology.
  • Soft background music played throughout the reception.
  • The reporter backgrounded the candidate before the interview.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "background" in Chinese?

"background" in Chinese is 以往, 历史. background means: The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.

How do you pronounce 以往?

"background" in Chinese is 以往, pronounced "yǐ wǎng".

How do you use "background" in a sentence?

Example: "You can see the cathedral in the background of the photo." In Chinese, "background" is 以往, 历史.

Are there other ways to say "background" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "background": 以往, 历史.

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