黣 (měi) - Dark black & a deep, dark color

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měi ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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黣 · měi

Dark black;

a deep, dark color;

often used to describe blackened or tarnished appearance.

Dark blacka deep, dark coloroften used to describe blackened or tarnished appearance.

Usage highlights

Dark blackBlackened faceDark patinaTarnished appearance

Synonyms

  • 黑— black
  • 乌— dark; black
  • 黯— dim; dark

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bronze vessel had a dark patina (黣色).
  • The sky turned a deep black before the storm (黣黑).
  • His face was blackened with soot (黣面).

Collocations

  • Dark black(黣黑)
  • Blackened face(黣面)
  • Dark patina(黣色)
  • Tarnished appearance(黣黯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical or literary contexts.
  • Often associated with descriptions of tarnished metal, deep shadows, or soot-blackened surfaces.

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