陪衬

陪襯

péichèn

verb #28,820

Meanings

1 to serve as a foil
2 to set off by contrast
3 to complement

Characters

to accompany; to attend

to line; to contrast; to set off

Examples

绿叶陪衬着红花，显得格外美丽。

Lǜyè péichèn zhe hónghuā, xiǎndé géwài měilì.

The green leaves set off the red flowers, making them look especially beautiful.

她甘愿做他成功的陪衬。

Tā gānyuàn zuò tā chénggōng de péichèn.

She was willing to serve as a foil to his success.

Tips

usage

陪衬 can be used both as a verb (to set off) and as a noun (a foil/backdrop). The phrase 绿叶陪衬红花 (green leaves setting off red flowers) is a classic metaphor for a supporting role.

Stroke Order

陪 péi

衬 chèn