complement each other; bring out the best
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to complement each other perfectly; to bring out the best in each other through mutual enhancement
formalUsed to describe how two entities (people, things, colors, styles, etc.) work together to produce a result superior to what either could achieve alone. Generally used in positive, formal, or literary contexts.
Zhè这
liǎng两
wèi位
gē歌
shǒu手
de的
hé合
chàng唱
zhēn真
shi是
xiāng相
dé得
yì益
zhāng彰
。
The duet by these two singers really brings out the best in each other.
Chuán传
tǒng统
jiàn建
zhù筑
yǔ与
xiàn现
dài代
yuán园
lín林
shè设
jì计
zài在
zhè这
lǐ里
xiāng相
dé得
yì益
zhāng彰
。
Traditional architecture and modern garden design complement each other perfectly here.
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Tā他
de的
xué学
shí识
yǔ与
tā她
de的
shí实
jiàn践
jīng经
yàn验
xiāng相
jié结
hé合
，
xiāng相
dé得
yì益
zhāng彰
。
His knowledge combined with her practical experience brings out the best in both.
Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
de的
sè色
cǎi彩
yǔ与
gòu构
tú图
xiāng相
dé得
yì益
zhāng彰
，
lìng令
rén人
shǎng赏
xīn心
yuè悦
mù目
。
The colors and composition of this painting complement each other, making it a delight to behold.