set off each other; contrast beautifully
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to set off each other; to contrast beautifully through mutual concealment and reflection
literaryOften used in literary descriptions of scenery, architecture, or colors that complement each other through partial concealment and reflection. Typically appears in formal or literary contexts.
táo桃
hóng红
liǔ柳
lǜ绿
xiāng相
hù互
yǎn掩
yìng映
。
The pink of peach blossoms and green of willow leaves set each other off beautifully.
gǔ古
tǎ塔
yǎn掩
yìng映
zài在
cāng苍
sōng松
cuì翠
bǎi柏
zhī之
zhōng中
。
The ancient pagoda stands partially concealed among the verdant pines and cypresses.
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zhè这
zuò座
bié别
shù墅
yǎn掩
yìng映
zài在
mào茂
mì密
de的
zhú竹
lín林
lǐ里
。
This villa is nestled among the dense bamboo groves, visible only in glimpses.
hóng红
yè叶
yǔ与
huáng黄
yè叶
xiāng相
hù互
yǎn掩
yìng映
，
gòu构
chéng成
yī一
fú幅
měi美
lì丽
de的
qiū秋
jǐng景
tú图
。
The red and yellow leaves complement each other, composing a beautiful autumn scene.