相映成辉 (xiāng) — to complement each other and shine together; to enhance each other's brilliance
Definition
A set phrase (chengyu) meaning two things highlight each other's beauty when seen together — the effect is mutual enhancement, not one-sided.
verb
to complement each other and shine togetherto enhance each other's brilliance
Examples
- ,相映成辉,。Zhè liǎng fú huà fàng zài yì qǐ, xiāng, xiào guǒ fēi cháng hǎo.These two paintings put together complement each other and shine; the effect is excellent.
- ,相映成辉,。Lán tiān xià bì shuǐ qīng shān, xiāng, měi bú shèng shōu.Under the blue sky, the green water and verdant mountains enhance each other's splendor; the beauty is overwhelming.
- 相映成辉,。Tā men de cái huá yǔ nǔ lì xiāng, gòng tóng chuàng zào le huī huáng.Their talent and hard work complement each other and shine, together creating brilliance.
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