yǎn
yìng

common
literary

Meaning of 掩映

掩映 means to set off each other; to contrast beautifully through mutual concealment and reflection. Pronounced yǎn yìng.

  • to set off each other; to contrast beautifully through mutual concealment and reflection

Definitions & Examples

táo
hóng
liǔ
绿
xiāng
yǎn
yìng
 

The pink of peach blossoms and green of willow leaves set each other off beautifully.

yǎn
yìng
zài
cāng
sōng
cuì
bǎi
zhī
zhōng
 

The ancient pagoda stands partially concealed among the verdant pines and cypresses.

zhè
zuò
bié
shù
yǎn
yìng
zài
mào
de
zhú
lín
 

This villa is nestled among the dense bamboo groves, visible only in glimpses.

hóng
huáng
xiāng
yǎn
yìng
 
gòu
chéng
měi
de
qiū
jǐng
 

The red and yellow leaves complement each other, composing a beautiful autumn scene.