Chinese

hēisè
Meaning: black color; sinister; illegal
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

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Example sentences

他穿著一件黑色的外套。
He is wearing a black coat.
他戴著一副黑色的眼鏡。
He is wearing a pair of black glasses.
樹上停著一隻黑色的烏鴉。
A black crow is perched on the tree.
她穿著一雙黑色的長筒靴子。
She is wearing a pair of black high-top boots.

Usage Notes

Refers to the color black. Figuratively, it can describe something illegal or sinister (e.g., 'black income').

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