相映 (xiāng) — to set each other off; to form a contrast (so as to enhance each other)

Definición

Literary verb meaning two things enhance each other through contrast — usually colors or scenery paired together. Almost always appears in the set phrase 相映成趣 ('set each other off charmingly').

verb
to set each other offto form a contrast (so as to enhance each other)

Ejemplos

  • 相映
    Hóng qiáng yǔ lǜ wǎ xiāng chéng qù.
    The red walls and green tiles set each other off charmingly.
  • 相映
    Hú shuǐ xiāng zhe lán tiān, jǐng sè shí fēn mí rén.
    The lake water contrasts beautifully with the blue sky; the scenery is very enchanting.
  • Hēi bái liǎng sè xiāng, xíng chéng qiáng liè de shì jué chōng jī.
    Black and white set each other off, creating a strong visual impact.

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