to set off; to contrast; to be silhouetted against
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to set off; to be silhouetted against; to contrast
literaryLiterary term describing how one thing highlights, contrasts, or forms a backdrop for another, often creating a picturesque or artistic effect.
Lián连
mián绵
de的
xuě雪
shān山
chèn衬
yìng映
zhe着
bì碧
lán蓝
de的
tiān天
kōng空
，
jǐng景
sè色
zhuàng壮
lì丽
。
The continuous snow-capped mountains were silhouetted against the azure sky, creating a magnificent view.
Àn暗
sè色
de的
shù树
zhī枝
chèn衬
yìng映
zhe着
jié洁
bái白
de的
méi梅
huā花
，
xiǎn显
dé得
gé格
wài外
yǎ雅
zhì致
。
The dark branches set off the pure white plum blossoms, making them look exceptionally elegant.
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Tā他
yī一
shēn身
hēi黑
yī衣
，
chèn衬
yìng映
dé得
liǎn脸
sè色
gèng更
jiā加
cāng苍
bái白
。
His all-black attire contrasted with his face, making it look even paler.
Gǔ古
diǎn典
jiàn建
zhù筑
zài在
xīn新
chéng城
qū区
de的
xiàn现
dài代
gāo高
lóu楼
yìng映
chèn衬
xià下
，
xiǎn显
dé得
bié别
yǒu有
yī一
fān番
fēng风
wèi味
。
Against the backdrop of modern skyscrapers in the new district, the classical architecture has a unique charm.