backstory in Chinese
backstory in Chinese is 故事, 毯子 — backstory means the background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
backstory in Chinese
故事
Pronounced: gù shì
The previous experiences and life of a person, specifically (narratology, especially in, _, film, television) a character in a dramatic work.
毯子
Pronounced: tǎn zi
(chiefly, espionage, law enforcement) A fictitious account of a person's history designed to conceal their actual history and motives.
What does "backstory" mean?
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noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
"The film reveals the villain's backstory in a flashback halfway through."
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noun A made-up personal history someone tells others to hide their real past or intentions.
"The con artist had invented an elaborate backstory to gain his victims' trust."
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backstory in a sentence
- The film reveals the villain's backstory in a flashback halfway through.
- Every character in the novel has a rich backstory that shapes their choices.
- The con artist had invented an elaborate backstory to gain his victims' trust.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "backstory" in Chinese?
"backstory" in Chinese is 故事, 毯子. backstory means: The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
How do you pronounce 故事?
"backstory" in Chinese is 故事, pronounced "gù shì".
How do you use "backstory" in a sentence?
Example: "The film reveals the villain's backstory in a flashback halfway through." In Chinese, "backstory" is 故事, 毯子.
Are there other ways to say "backstory" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "backstory": 故事, 毯子.
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