黕 (dǎn) - Black & dark

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dǎn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

黕 · dǎn

Black;

dark;

to stain;

to defile;

deep red color.

Blackdarkto stain

Usage highlights

Dark blackStained reputationDeep redBlack cloudDefiled nameInk stain

Synonyms

  • 黑— black
  • 暗— dark
  • 污— stain, dirty
  • 黛— dark pigment, black

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ink stain was dark (黕黑).
  • His reputation was stained (名声黕污).
  • The deep red sunset (黕红夕阳).
  • Ancient texts described it as black (古书称黕).

Collocations

  • Dark black(黕黑)
  • Stained reputation(黕污)
  • Deep red(黕红)
  • Black cloud(黕云)
  • Defiled name(黕名)
  • Ink stain(墨黕)

Idioms

  • As black as lacquer(黕如漆)
  • Stained beyond cleansing(黕不可涤)
  • Dark clouds gathering(黕云四合)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing deep black colors or staining.
  • Used metaphorically for moral defilement or corruption in literary contexts.
  • Considered an archaic character in modern usage, primarily found in classical literature.

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