黖 (xì) - Dark, obscure & black

黖Tone 4

xì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

黖 · xì

Dark, obscure;

black;

unclear appearance.

Dark, obscureblackunclear appearance.

Usage highlights

Dark and obscurePitch blackUnclear appearanceDark colorObscure writing

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright
  • 白— white

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text was obscure and dark (黖黖).
  • The cave appeared pitch black inside (黖黑).
  • His intentions remained unclear (意图黖昧).

Collocations

  • Dark and obscure(黖黖)
  • Pitch black(黖黑)
  • Unclear appearance(黖昧)
  • Dark color(黖色)
  • Obscure writing(黖文)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Associated with darkness and obscurity in literary contexts.
  • Often used to describe things that are difficult to see or understand clearly.

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