黮 (dǎn) - Dark & black

黮Tone 3

dǎn ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

黮 · dǎn

Dark;

black;

deep color;

obscure;

unclear.

Darkblackdeep color

Usage highlights

Dark and obscurePitch blackObscure meaningDeep colorDark nightUnclear appearance

Synonyms

  • 黑— black
  • 暗— dark
  • 幽— dim, secluded
  • 冥— dark, obscure

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The forest was dark and deep (黮黮的森林).
  • His meaning was obscure (意思很黮昧).
  • The night was pitch black (黮黑的夜晚).
  • Ancient texts can be obscure (古籍可能黮暗).

Collocations

  • Dark and obscure(黮黮)
  • Pitch black(黮黑)
  • Obscure meaning(黮昧)
  • Deep color(黮色)
  • Dark night(黮夜)
  • Unclear appearance(黮貌)

Idioms

  • Cannot distinguish black from yellow(不辨黮黄)
  • Dark and unclear(黮黮昧昧)
  • Obscure and difficult to understand(黮暗不明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing darkness or obscurity.
  • Used in philosophical contexts to represent unclear understanding or truth.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in literary or academic contexts.

FAQ