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黯淡
dim; gloomy; downcast
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesadjective
dim; dull; not bright
literaryUsed to describe colors, light, or atmospheres that lack brightness or brilliance. Has a literary flavor.
Tiān天
sè色
jiàn渐
àn黯
，
jiē街
dēng灯
yī一
zhǎn盏
zhǎn盏
liàng亮
qǐ起
。
The sky was growing dim, and street lights lit up one by one.
Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
yòng用
le了
hěn很
àn黯
de的
sè色
cǎi彩
，
yíng营
zào造
chū出
yōu忧
yù郁
de的
fēn氛
wéi围
。
This painting uses very dull colors to create a melancholic atmosphere.
adjective
gloomy; dismal; bleak (of prospects)
literaryUsed metaphorically to describe situations like a person's future, career, or mood.
Gōng公
sī司
lián连
nián年
kuī亏
sǔn损
，
qián前
jǐng景
yī一
piàn片
àn黯
dàn淡
。
The company has been losing money for years, and its prospects are bleak.
Tā他
liǎn脸
shàng上
lù露
chū出
le了
àn黯
rán然
de的
shén神
sè色
。
A gloomy expression appeared on his face.