English–Chinese
“backlight” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinnì guāng
Example
拍照时要学会利用逆光。pāi zhào shí yào xué huì lì yòng nì guāng
When taking photos, it is important to learn how to use backlight.
How to say “backlight” in Chinese
“Backlight” in Chinese is 逆光 (nì guāng).
A subject stands between the viewer and a strong light, so its outline shines while its visible face is dark.
Example sentences with 逆光
孩子在逆光下笑得很开心。hái zi zài nì guāng xià xiào de hěn kāi xīn
The child smiled happily in the backlight.
Tips for using 逆光
- For conversational use, the word describes a shooting condition rather than the subject itself, which makes it useful when discussing why a picture looks shadowed.