HSK · Level 103
45 words
Chinese word
烘托
Pronunciation
Pinyinhōng tuō
Meaning
- verbenhance
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Strengthens the feeling or meaning of something by placing it against a carefully shaped background.
Common phrases
烘托气氛hōng tuō qì fēn
enhance the atmosphere
烘托主题hōng tuō zhǔ tí
enhance the theme
烘托色彩hōng tuō sè cǎi
enhance the colors
Similar words
衬托chèn tuō: Sets off a subject so that its features or qualities appear more noticeable.
渲染xuàn rǎn: Makes feelings, colors, or an atmosphere seem richer and stronger through expressive presentation.
Definition in Chinese
通过渲染或陪衬的手法增强气氛或情感，使主体显得更鲜明。tōng guò xuàn rǎn huò péi chèn de shóu fǎ zēng qiáng qì fēn huò qíng gǎn shǐ zhú tǐ xiǎn de gèng xiān míng
Word origin
烘托 (hōngtuō, "set off") joins the ideas of applying heat in 烘 (hōng, "heat") and holding something up in 托 (tuō, "support") to express setting off a subject through its surroundings.
Usage tips
- 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.