Meaning of 反衬
反衬 means to set off by contrast; to serve as a foil; to highlight by opposite comparison. Pronounced fǎn chèn.
- to set off by contrast; to serve as a foil; to highlight by opposite comparison
Definitions & Examples
Duì对
yīng英
xióng雄
de的
zàn赞
měi美
jiù就
fǎn反
chèn衬
zhe着
duì对
nuò懦
fū夫
de的
cháo嘲
fěng讽
。
The praise for heroes serves as a contrast to the mockery of cowards.
Zuò作
zhě者
yòng用
chéng城
shì市
de的
fán繁
huá华
fǎn反
chèn衬
zhǔ主
rén人
gōng公
nèi内
xīn心
de的
gū孤
dú独
。
The author uses the prosperity of the city to set off the protagonist's inner loneliness.
Bái白
xuě雪
fǎn反
chèn衬
zhe着
hóng红
méi梅
，
xiǎn显
de得
gé格
wài外
xiān鲜
yàn艳
。
The white snow contrasts with the red plum blossoms, making them appear especially vivid.