黦 (yuè) - Yellow-black & mold spots

黦Tone 4

yuè ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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黦 · yuè

Yellow-black;

mold spots;

to stain;

to change color;

a type of blackish-yellow color.

Yellow-blackmold spotsto stain

Usage highlights

Mold spotsYellowStained yellowColor changeBlackish

Synonyms

  • 霉— mold; mildew
  • 斑— spot; stain

Antonyms

  • 洁— clean; pure
  • 净— clean; clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The book had mold spots (生黦).
  • The fabric was stained yellow-black (黦色).
  • The old paper changed color (纸色变黦).

Collocations

  • Mold spots(生黦)
  • Yellow-black color(黦色)
  • Stained yellow(染黦)
  • Color change(变黦)
  • Blackish-yellow(黑黦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Associated with discoloration, mold, or staining in historical contexts.
  • Used in descriptions of deterioration or aging of materials.

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