烘托 (hōng tuō): Set off / highlight (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

The background color of this painting effectively highlights the main theme.

This warm light skillfully highlights the cozy and comfortable atmosphere of the living room.

In the report, he used comparative data to set off the significant differences before and after the reform.

In his speech, he emphasized the importance of the topic with vivid examples.

Don't you think the background music actually highlights the awkwardness of this moment?

His plain narration did not highlight the dramatic turn of the event itself.

The novel uses detailed environmental descriptions to accentuate the protagonist's inner loneliness.

Through the perfect combination of lighting and soundtrack, the director highlighted and deepened the tragic fate of the character.