映衬 (yìng chèn) — to set off by contrast; to enhance by contrast

Definition

映衬 (yìngchèn) means two things make each other stand out through contrast — e.g. colors, styles, or qualities that highlight one another. In writing it also names this 'antithesis' rhetorical device.

verb

to set off by contrastto enhance by contrast

Examples

映衬，。
Bái sè de qiáng bì yìng chèn zhe hóng sè de huā duǒ, fēi cháng piào liang.
The white walls set off the red flowers beautifully.
映衬，。
Tā de wēn róu yǔ tā de gāng yì hù xiāng yìng chèn, xíng chéng wán měi zǔ hé.
Her gentleness and his fortitude set each other off, forming a perfect combination.
映衬。
Gǔ lǎo de jiàn zhù zài xī yáng de yìng chèn xià xiǎn de gé wài zhuāng yán.
The ancient building appears particularly solemn against the setting sun.

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