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“enhance” in Chinese

Chinese

Also衬托 (chèn tuō)

Pronunciation

Pinyinhōng tuō

Example

这首歌很能烘托气氛。zhè shǒu gē hěn néng hōng tuō qì fēn

This song really enhances the atmosphere.

Illustration for 烘托 (enhance)

How to say “enhance” in Chinese

“Enhance” in Chinese is 烘托 (hōng tuō).

Strengthens the feeling or meaning of something by placing it against a carefully shaped background.

Full entry for 烘托: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 烘托

烛光和音乐一起烘托出浪漫的氛围。zhú guāng hé yīn yuè yì qǐ hōng tuō chū làng màn de fēn wéi

Candlelight and music together enhance the romantic atmosphere.

Tips for using 烘托

  • For casual daily speech, simpler verbs about creating an atmosphere may sound more direct, while this word suits comments on how a scene, song, or design supports a mood or theme.

Other Chinese words for “enhance”

她的微笑把整个房间的气氛衬托得很温暖。tā de wēi xiào bǎ zhěng gè fáng jiān de qì fēn chèn tuō de hěn wēn nuǎn

Her smile enhanced the atmosphere throughout the room, making it feel very warm.

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