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烘托

HSK 7-9

hōngtuō

highlight; emphasize (by contrast; atmosphere)

Alternative translations

  • ressortir

Explanation

backdrop; a foil (to set off something to advantage); to offset (something to advantage)

Examples

画面中的人物被烘托得很好。

huàmiàn zhōng de rénshēn bèi hōngtuō de hěn hǎo.

The character in the picture stands out well.

这个节日被烘托得非常热闹。

zhège jiéyè bèi hōngtuō dé fēicháng nào rè.

This festival is made very lively.