黟 (yī) - Black & dark

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yī ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

黟 · yī

Black;

dark;

refers to black wood;

name of an ancient county in Anhui province, now known as Yixian.

Blackdarkrefers to black wood

Usage highlights

Yixian Countydark blackblack and glossydeep black appearanceYixian black

Synonyms

  • 黑— black
  • 乌— dark, black
  • 玄— deep black, profound

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Yixian is famous for its ancient villages (黟县).
  • The wood had a dark, blackish color (黟黑).
  • He described the deep black of the ink (黟然).

Collocations

  • Yixian County(黟县)
  • dark black(黟黑)
  • black and glossy(黟润)
  • deep black appearance(黟然)
  • Yixian black(黟漆)

Idioms

  • Deep black and glossy(黟然润泽)
  • The blackness of Yixian(黟县之黑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Yixian County in Anhui is famous for its well-preserved ancient villages like Hongcun and Xidi, UNESCO World Heritage sites.
  • The character originally referred to black wood from the region, later extended to mean black/dark colors in general.
  • Yixian is considered one of the most beautiful ancient towns in China, known for its Hui-style architecture.

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