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배경 (noun)

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

💬 Example

"이 소설의 시대적 배경은 19세기 영국이다."

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
토대 바탕 환경 맥락
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Translating 'in the background' directly to '배경에' when referring to a person standing quietly in...

Using 배경 instead of 환경 when talking about the natural environment or living conditions.

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