Definition
背光 is a separable verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to be backlit' or 'to face away from the light', commonly used in photography or viewing contexts. The object 光 can separate from the verb 背 when inserting aspect markers or duration: 背着光 ('facing away from the light'), 背了光 ('was backlit'). Think of it as describing a situation where the light source is behind the subject, making it harder to see details clearly.
v.o.
to be backlitto face away from the lightto be in poor light (especially for photography or viewing)
Examples
- 背光，。Zhè zhāng zhàopiàn yǒuxiē bèi guāng, suǒyǐ rénwù kàn qǐlai hěn àn.This photo is a bit backlit, so the person looks very dark.
- 背光，。Pāizhào de shíhou bú yào bèi guāng, fǒuzé liǎn huì kàn bù qīngchǔ.When taking photos, don't face away from the light, otherwise the face won't be clear.
- ，。Tā bèi le guāng, suǒyǐ zhàopiàn de xiàoguǒ bù hǎo.He was backlit, so the photo didn't turn out well.
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