Definition
黑话 refers to a secret or coded language used within a particular group, often to prevent outsiders from understanding. It is commonly associated with criminals or underworld groups, but can also describe specialized jargon in any field that is intentionally obscure.
n.
thieves' cantargot used by criminals or underground groupsjargonspecialized language meant to exclude outsiders
Examples
- 黑话。Jǐngchá tīng bù dǒng tāmen de hēi huà.The police couldn't understand their secret language.
- 黑话。Zhèxiē jiānghú hēi huà zhǐyǒu lǎoshǒu cái míngbai.Only the veterans understand this underworld cant.
- 黑话。Měi ge hángyè dōu yǒu zìjǐ de hēi huà.Every industry has its own jargon.
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