Definition
交相辉映 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to complement each other and shine together'. The literal components are 交相 ('mutually') and 辉映 ('shine/reflect'), so the image is of two things that reflect light on each other, making both more brilliant. You use it when two or more elements — colors, lights, decorations, or even ideas — enhance each other's beauty or effect when placed together. It's a positive, elegant expression often found in descriptive or literary contexts.
idiom
to complement each otherto enhance each other's beauty or effect
Examples
- 交相辉映，。Dēngguāng yǔ yuèsè jiāo xiāng, bǎ zhěnggè húmiàn zhào de rútóng xiānjìng.The lights and moonlight complemented each other, illuminating the entire lake like a fairyland.
- 交相辉映，。Hóng qiáng lǜ wǎ zài yángguāng xià jiāo xiāng, xiǎnde géwài měilì.The red walls and green tiles set each other off in the sunlight, looking especially beautiful.
- 交相辉映，。Gǔdiǎn yǔ xiàndài de fēnggé zài zhè zuò jiànzhù zhōng jiāo xiāng, lìng rén zàntàn.The classical and modern styles complement each other in this building, inspiring admiration.
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