晦
end of lunar month; dark; night; conceal
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
last day of the lunar month
formalUsed in traditional calendars to refer to the final day before the new moon.
Between the last day and the first day of the lunar month, the moon's phases change.
Ancient people used the last and first days of the lunar month to mark time.
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On the last day of the month, the sky gradually darkens.
The Book of Changes has a specific explanation for the last and first days of the lunar month.
The last day of this lunar month is Wednesday.
adjective
dark; obscure; not obvious
literaryDescribes lack of light, clarity, or brightness, often in literary contexts.
This ancient text uses obscure and difficult-to-understand language.
The sky was dark and gloomy, indicating that heavy rain was coming.
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His writing style is obscure, with profound meanings.
The moonlight was blocked by dark clouds, and the land was enveloped in darkness.
This theory is too obscure and not suitable for beginners.
noun
night; evening
archaicArchaic or literary term for night, often found in classical poetry.
The wind and rain are as dark as night, yet the rooster never ceases to crow.
He walked alone in the dark night.
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Darkness and light alternate in the cycle of day and night.
Ancient people referred to night as 'hui'.
It was a starless night, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.
verb
to conceal; to hide; to cover up
archaicLiterary term meaning to hide or obscure one's traces or intentions.
He decided to hide his traces in the mountains and forests, away from worldly affairs.
A truly wise person knows how to conceal their brilliance and bide their time.
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To avoid disaster, he had to conceal his talents and sharpness.
This general is skilled in the art of concealing one's true intentions.
Ancient texts record many hermits who concealed their traces and hid their names.