黑
black; dark; night; illegal
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesadjective
black (color)
The darkest color, the result of the absence or complete absorption of visible light.
The blackboard is black.
The distinction between the two of them is as clear as black and white.
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It's written in black and white; don't try to deny it.
He got tanned at the beach.
She wore a black skirt.
adjective
dark; dim
Used to describe environments with little or no light.
It's getting dark; let's go home.
The room is very dark; turn on the light.
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It is pitch black outside; you can't see your hand in front of your face.
Don't read in a place that is too dark.
It's not dark yet.
noun
night; night-time
informalOften used in colloquial expressions, sometimes with the retroflex 'r' (黑儿).
He felt his way out in the dark.
The farmers work from dawn till dusk.
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It was the middle of the night, pitch dark outside.
Stayed up all night until having dark circles under the eyes.
Everyone is waiting for night to fall.
adjective
illegal; secret; underground
Refers to activities, organizations, or goods that are unregistered, illicit, or hidden from official oversight.
It is strictly forbidden to scalp tickets on the black market.
This group of people speaks exclusively in criminal argot.
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The police are cracking down on the mafia.
He is an unregistered resident and has no ID card.
This is a shady shop (that cheats customers).
adjective
malicious; wicked; sinister
Describes a person's nature or actions as particularly cruel, greedy, or harmful.
That person is too wicked/cruel.
Don't have a black heart.
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He is really ruthless in business; he rips off customers without mercy.
There must be a sinister hand behind this.
The methods are too dirty; something will go wrong sooner or later.
noun
a Chinese surname
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
I have a classmate whose surname is Hei.
Hegel was a German philosopher.
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Do you know Mr. Hei?
People with the surname Hei are not often seen.
There is a 'Black Whirlwind' in 'Water Margin'.