衬托
chèn​tuō HSK7

set off

2 sentences

  1. 他在这部戏中甘当绿叶，衬托主角。

    tā zài zhè bù xì zhōng gān​dāng lǜ​yè, chèn​tuō zhǔ​jué.

    He was willing to play a supporting role in this play to highlight the lead character.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

  2. 绿叶衬托着红花，显得花儿格外美丽。

    lǜ​yè chèn​tuō zhe hóng​huā, xiǎn​de huā r gé​wài měi​lì.

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

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary