B1 noun Neutral

배경

[pɛɡjʌŋ]

The circumstances or conditions that surround a situation or event; also refers to the physical setting or the rear part of a scene.

Examples

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1

사건의 배경을 조사할 필요가 있습니다.

We need to investigate the background of the incident.

2

사진 배경이 너무 예쁘다!

The background of the photo is so pretty!

3

이 연구는 사회적 배경을 고려하여 진행되었다.

This study was conducted considering the social background.

Word Family

Noun
배경
Verb
배경이 되다
Adjective
배경의
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Memory Tip

Bae (Back) + Gyeong (Scenery). The scenery at the back.

Quick Quiz

문제를 해결하려면 먼저 그 문제가 발생한 ( )을 이해해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

1

사건의 배경을 조사할 필요가 있습니다.

formal

We need to investigate the background of the incident.

2

사진 배경이 너무 예쁘다!

informal

The background of the photo is so pretty!

3

이 연구는 사회적 배경을 고려하여 진행되었다.

academic

This study was conducted considering the social background.

4

지원자의 학력 배경을 확인해 보세요.

business

Please check the applicant's educational background.

5

그 사람은 부유한 집안 배경을 가지고 있어요.

everyday

That person has a wealthy family background.

Word Family

Noun
배경
Verb
배경이 되다
Adjective
배경의

Common Collocations

역사적 배경 historical background
배경 지식 background knowledge
문화적 배경 cultural background
배경 음악 background music (BGM)
사회적 배경 social background

Common Phrases

배경을 설명하다

to explain the background

배경으로 하다

to be set in / to have as a background

성장 배경

upbringing/growth background

Often Confused With

배경 vs 환경

Hwangyeong refers to the surrounding environment/nature, while Baegyeong refers more to the context or setting of an event.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Reading to understand context and Writing Task 2 to provide background information in the introduction.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '배경' only for pictures, forgetting its abstract meaning in history or research.

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Memory Tip

Bae (Back) + Gyeong (Scenery). The scenery at the back.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 背景 (bae: back + gyeong: scenery).

Grammar Patterns

~을 배경으로 (With ... as a background) ~의 배경이 되다 (To become the background of...)

Quick Quiz

문제를 해결하려면 먼저 그 문제가 발생한 ( )을 이해해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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