Literal Translation: Green leaf
Actual Meaning: A supportive sidekick or background figure whose role is solely to highlight the radiance of the main star (the red flower).
Western Meme Parallel: Supporting foil / Sidekick / Background character
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From the classical idiom: 'Even the most beautiful red flower requires green leaves to support it' (红花还得绿叶配).
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