Definition
黑暗 (hēi'àn) is the standard adjective for 'dark' in both literal and figurative senses — a dark room or a dark period of history. It is more comprehensive than 黑 (hēi, 'black/dark') and 暗 (àn, 'dark/lacking light'), which are more basic or specific. For complete darkness, use 漆黑 (qīhēi, 'pitch-black'); for gloomy/dim, use 阴暗 (yīn'àn).
adjective
dark (lacking light)dark (sinister, grim, oppressive)
Examples
- 黑暗，。Zhège fángjiān tài hēi àn le, wǒ shénme dōu kàn bú jiàn.This room is too dark; I can't see anything.
- 黑暗。Nà duàn hēi àn de lìshǐ ràng rén yǒngyuǎn wúfǎ wàngjì.That dark period of history is unforgettable.
- 黑暗，。Tā xīnqíng hěn hēi àn, bù xiǎng gēn rènhé rén shuōhuà.He was in a dark mood and didn't want to talk to anyone.
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