Word Detail

烘托

hōng tuō

background (of a painting), backdrop, a foil (to set off something to advantage), to offset (something to advantage)

HSK 7-9 (v3.0)

Examples

烘托气氛。

Hōngtuō qìfēn.

Enhance the atmosphere.

烘托出主题。

Hōngtuō chū zhǔtí.

Highlight the theme.