yǎn​yìng

to set off each other

  • created sense approved 掩映 · yǎn​yìng · to set off each other — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    掩映

    yǎn​yìng

    to set off each other

    To set each other off through a contrast of light and shadow, or by being partially hidden; to appear alternately hidden and visible.

    掩 (literal) → 掩 · yǎn · to cover 映 (literal) → 映 · yìng · to reflect

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  • created sense approved 掩映 · yǎn​yìng · to hide — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    yǎn​yìng

    to hide

    (literary) To hide from view; to conceal.

    掩 (literal) → 掩 · yǎn · to cover 映 (literal) → 映 · yìng · to reflect

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  • created sense approved 掩映 · yǎn​yìng · to surpass — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    yǎn​yìng

    to surpass

    (literary) To surpass or outshine others.

    掩 (literal) → 掩 · yǎn · to cover 映 (literal) → 映 · yìng · to reflect

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