배경
The circumstances or conditions that surround a situation or event; also refers to the physical setting or the rear part of a scene.
Examples
3 of 5사건의 배경을 조사할 필요가 있습니다.
We need to investigate the background of the incident.
사진 배경이 너무 예쁘다!
The background of the photo is so pretty!
이 연구는 사회적 배경을 고려하여 진행되었다.
This study was conducted considering the social background.
Word Family
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
사건의 배경을 조사할 필요가 있습니다.
formalWe need to investigate the background of the incident.
사진 배경이 너무 예쁘다!
informalThe background of the photo is so pretty!
이 연구는 사회적 배경을 고려하여 진행되었다.
academicThis study was conducted considering the social background.
지원자의 학력 배경을 확인해 보세요.
businessPlease check the applicant's educational background.
그 사람은 부유한 집안 배경을 가지고 있어요.
everydayThat person has a wealthy family background.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
Hwangyeong refers to the surrounding environment/nature, while Baegyeong refers more to the context or setting of an event.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Reading to understand context and Writing Task 2 to provide background information in the introduction.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '배경' only for pictures, forgetting its abstract meaning in history or research.
Memory Tip
Bae (Back) + Gyeong (Scenery). The scenery at the back.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 背景 (bae: back + gyeong: scenery).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
문제를 해결하려면 먼저 그 문제가 발생한 ( )을 이해해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
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변천
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