癀
yellow color; surname; to turn yellow
Meanings
6 senses · 13 examplesadjective
yellow (color)
One of the basic colors. Can describe objects, light, or symbolize certain concepts (e.g., caution).
This yellow dress is very beautiful.
In autumn, the leaves turn yellow.
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A yellow light indicates a warning.
noun
surname Huang
A common Chinese surname.
My teacher's surname is Huang.
Mr. Huang is the manager of the company.
noun
Yellow River (Huang He)
formalOften part of the proper noun '黄河' (Huáng Hé), China's second-longest river.
The Yellow River is the mother river of China.
The Yellow River basin is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization.
verb
to turn yellow; to wither
Describes the process of leaves, paper, or plants changing color due to age, disease, or lack of water.
This patch of grass has turned yellow due to drought.
The pages of the old book have already yellowed.
adjective
pornographic; obscene
informalA common euphemism in informal and slang contexts. Often used as '黄的' or in compounds like '黄色书籍' (pornographic books).
The content on those websites is too pornographic.
He read a pornographic novel.
adjective
failed; unsuccessful (of plans)
informalUsed informally, often as '黄了' to mean a deal fell through or a plan was canceled.
Their collaboration talks fell through.
Because of funding issues, that project is off.