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
Pronounced: yǐ wǎng
One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
历史
Pronounced: lì shǐ
Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
What does "background" mean?
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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."
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noun A person's history, education, or experience.
"She has a background in molecular biology."
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adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
"Soft background music played throughout the reception."
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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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