(tūn) - Yellowish-black & dark yellow

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Yellowish-black;

dark yellow;

dull brown color.

Yellowish-blackdark yellowdull brown color.

Usage highlights

YellowishDark yellowDiscolorationDull brownAged appearanceFaded black

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old paper had turned a yellowish-black (黗色).
  • His teeth were stained dark yellow (黗黄).
  • The ancient painting showed signs of discoloration (黗变).

Collocations

  • Yellowish-black color(黗色)
  • Dark yellow(黗黄)
  • Discoloration(黗变)
  • Dull brown(黗褐)
  • Aged appearance(黗老)
  • Faded black(黗黑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Describes colors associated with aging, decay, or natural discoloration of materials.
  • Often used in classical texts to describe the patina of ancient objects or aged substances.

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