Chinese phrase
〜以〜为时代背景 〜 yǐ 〜 wéi shí dài bèi jǐng
Meaning
___ takes ___ as its historical setting
When to use it
Gives the historical setting of a story or work. It is commonly used when discussing novels, films, and other works.
Example dialogue
这部小说以什么时代为背景？ zhè bù xiǎo shuō yǐ shén me shí dài wéi bèi jǐng
What period is this novel set in?
这部小说以民国时期为时代背景。 zhè bù xiǎo shuō yǐ mín guó shí qī wéi shí dài bèi jǐng
This novel is set during the Republican period.