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黑暗
hēi'àn
Description
黑暗的意思是没有光，很黑，什么都看不清楚。
"黑暗" means the absence of light, very dark, where nothing can be seen clearly.
这个词也可以用来说社会或者时代很坏、很不好。
This word can also be used to describe a society or era as very bad or unpleasant.
Meanings
黑暗hēi'àn
dark; darkness; without light
房间里很黑暗，我看不见东西。
The room is very dark; I can't see anything.
黑暗hēi'àn
dark, corrupt (society, times)
那是一个很黑暗的时代。
That was a very dark era.
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Notes
- Etymology
黑 (black) + 暗 (dark/dim), two synonyms combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
opposite of 光明 (bright/light), used both literally and figuratively.
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