can3 tok3襯托衬托
Jyutpingcan3 tok3
Yalechan tok
Definition
To highlight or set off something's good qualities by providing contrast.
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How it's used
Focuses on the aesthetic or thematic enhancement achieved through contrast. It is frequently used in contexts involving fashion, interior design, or narrative structure where one element serves to highlight the qualities of another. Unlike simple comparison, this term implies a deliberate arrangement to make the primary subject stand out.
Examples
This outfit brings out your elegance.
Using red to contrast with white will be very eye-catching.
Related words
Common phrases
to bring out by contrast
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean a simple comparison or a match. It specifically requires the sense of one thing making another look better or more prominent through their difference.
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Grammar guides
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