相映成趣

xiāngyìngchéngqù

idiom #88,947

Meanings

1 to contrast in an interesting way (idiom)
2 to set each other off delightfully

Characters

to reflect; set off

to become; form

charm; interest

Examples

古建筑和现代雕塑在广场上相映成趣。

Gǔ jiànzhù hé xiàndài diāosù zài guǎngchǎng shàng xiāngyìngchéngqù.

The ancient buildings and modern sculptures on the plaza set each other off delightfully.

红叶和白雪相映成趣，美得像一幅画。

Hóngyè hé báixuě xiāngyìngchéngqù, 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

相 xiāng

映 yìng

成 chéng

趣 qù