Chinese word dictionary

对衬

duì chèn · to serve as foil to one another

Practice word

Word information

Simplified对衬

Traditional對襯

Pinyinduì chèn

Part of speechDictionary

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Character breakdown

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对duì

correct, right; facing, opposed

衬chèn

underwear, lining; in contrast

How to learn 对衬

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Words with the same characters

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对duì

right; correct; towards; at; for; concerning; regarding; to treat (sb a certain way); to face; (bound form) opposite; facing; matching; to match together; to adjust; to fit; to suit; to answer; to reply; to add; to pour in (a fluid); to check; to compare; classifier: couple; pair

对不起duìbuqǐ

I'm sorry; excuse me; I beg your pardon; to let (sb) down; to disappoint

衬衫chènshān

shirt; blouse; CL:件[jian4]

对话duìhuà

to talk (with sb); dialogue; conversation

对方duìfāng

the other person; the other side; the other party

对面duìmiàn

(sitting) opposite; across (the street); directly in front; to be face to face