complement each other; set each other off
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to set each other off (by contrast); to complement each other; to enhance each other's beauty
literaryCommonly used in descriptions of scenery, colors, or artistic elements that create a pleasing effect through contrast or harmony. Often appears in set phrases like 相映成趣 and 相映生辉.
Hú湖
guāng光
tǎ塔
yǐng影
，
xiāng相
yìng映
chéng成
qù趣
。
The lake scenery and pagoda reflections set each other off delightfully.
Hóng红
huā花
lǜ绿
yè叶
，
xiāng相
yìng映
shēng生
huī辉
。
The red flowers and green leaves enhance each other's brilliance.
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Lán蓝
tiān天
yǔ与
bái白
yún云
xiāng相
yìng映
，
gòu构
chéng成
yī一
fú幅
měi美
lì丽
de的
huà画
miàn面
。
The blue sky and white clouds complement each other, forming a beautiful picture.
Gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
jiàn建
zhù筑
yǔ与
xiàn现
dài代
diāo雕
sù塑
xiāng相
yìng映
chéng成
qù趣
。
The ancient architecture and modern sculptures create an interesting contrast.