gaau1 soeng1 fai1 jing2交相輝映交相辉映
Jyutpinggaau1 soeng1 fai1 jing2
Yalegāau sēung fāi yíng
Definition
To enhance each other's radiance and beauty; to shine in mutual reflection.
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How it's used
Describes a scene where two or more beautiful or bright things exist together, making each other appear even more stunning. It is a formal idiom often used in written contexts or descriptive speech to highlight a harmonious visual or auditory effect. Unlike simple words for matching, it implies a mutual enhancement of brilliance or aesthetic appeal.
Examples
The lights on both sides of Victoria Harbour enhance each other's radiance, it is so beautiful.
Their singing and the instrumental music complement each other perfectly, it sounds really great.
Related words
Common phrases
lights shining and enhancing each other
scenery complementing each other's beauty
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this idiom for simple matching or pairing of objects, but it specifically requires the elements to be visually or aurally radiant or impressive. It is not suitable for describing mundane things that just happen to go well together.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
