Definition
相映成辉 is a four-character idiom meaning that two things reflect or complement each other to create a brilliant or magnificent effect. It is often used to describe how contrasting elements enhance each other's beauty or splendor, like colors in a painting or qualities in a person.
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to complement each other and shine togetherto enhance each other's brilliance
Examples
- ，相映成辉，。Zhè liǎng fú huà fàng zài yìqǐ, xiāng, xiàoguǒ fēicháng hǎo.These two paintings put together complement each other and shine; the effect is excellent.
- ，相映成辉，。Lántiān xià bìshuǐ qīngshān, xiāng, měi bù shèng shōu.Under the blue sky, the green water and verdant mountains enhance each other's splendor; the beauty is overwhelming.
- 相映成辉，。Tāmen de cáihuá yǔ nǔlì xiāng, gòngtóng chuàngzào le huīhuáng.Their talent and hard work complement each other and shine, together creating brilliance.
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