Chinese

hēi
Meaning: black; dark; evil; illegal
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Verb

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Example sentences

天色已經黑了。
天色已经黑了。
The sky has already become dark.
天黑了。
It has gotten dark.
火災現場冒出了滾滾黑煙。
Rolling black smoke billowed from the fire scene.
天這麼黑,好像要下雨了。
The sky is so dark; it looks like it's going to rain.
她的眉毛又黑又濃。
Her eyebrows are black and thick.

Usage Notes

Can refer to color, lack of light, or something illegal/wicked.

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