black in Chinese
black in Chinese is 黑, 黑色 — black means having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
black in Chinese
黑
Pronounced: hēi
(of an object) Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
黑
Pronounced: hēi
(countable, and, uncountable) The colour/color perceived in the absence of light, but also when no light is reflected, but rather absorbed.
黑色
Pronounced: hēi sè
(countable, and, uncountable) The colour/color perceived in the absence of light, but also when no light is reflected, but rather absorbed.
黑
Pronounced: hēi
(countable) A pen, pencil, crayon, etc., made of black pigment.
What does "black" mean?
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adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
"She wore a black dress to the funeral."
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adj Belonging to or descended from certain ethnic groups, especially of African origin, with dark skin.
"The museum hosted an exhibit on Black history."
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adj Without milk or cream, said of coffee or tea.
"He always drinks his coffee black."
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adj Secret or unofficial, especially relating to government or military operations.
"The agency ran a black operation nobody was meant to know about."
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black in a sentence
- She wore a black dress to the funeral.
- The sky turned black as the storm rolled in.
- The museum hosted an exhibit on Black history.
- He always drinks his coffee black.
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What is "black" in Chinese?
"black" in Chinese is 黑, 黑色. black means: Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
How do you pronounce 黑?
"black" in Chinese is 黑, pronounced "hēi".
How do you use "black" in a sentence?
Example: "She wore a black dress to the funeral." In Chinese, "black" is 黑, 黑色.
Are there other ways to say "black" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "black": 黑, 黑色.
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