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陪襯

简陪衬 · 繁陪襯

Mandarin · pinyin péi chèn

to serve as a foil; to set off
a foil; a contrast

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陪: péi · accompany, be with, keep company
襯: Look up this written character
衬: chèn · underwear; inner garments

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2–4 · pei2 chen4

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pui4 can3

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verb

to serve as a contrast or foil; to set off

noun

contrast; foil; that which sets off

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