相映成趣

xiāngyìng-chéngqù
idiom #88,947

Meanings

  1. 1 to contrast in an interesting way
  2. 2 to set each other off delightfully

Examples

HSK 7-9
Gǔ jiànzhù hé xiàndài diāosù zài guǎngchǎng shàng xiāngyìng-chéngqù.
The ancient buildings and modern sculptures on the plaza set each other off delightfully.
HSK 7-9
Hóngyè hé báixuě xiāngyìng-chéngqù, měi de xiàng yī fú huà.
Red leaves and white snow set each other off charmingly, as lovely as a painting.

Tips

usage
Typically used for visual or aesthetic contrasts (architecture, colors, styles) where the pairing produces charm. Requires two elements that play off each other.

Stroke Order

xiāng
yìng
chéng