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darkness in Chinese

darkness in Chinese is 黑暗 — darkness means the absence of light.

darkness in Chinese

黑暗
noun
Pronounced: hēi àn
(uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.

What does "darkness" mean?

  1. noun The absence of light.
    "She felt her way through the darkness looking for the light switch."
  2. noun A gloomy or hopeless mood; misery or despair.
    "After the diagnosis, he sank into a darkness he struggled to explain."
  3. noun Wickedness, secrecy, or a lack of moral or spiritual understanding.
    "The novel is often read as a battle between light and darkness."

darkness in a sentence

  • She felt her way through the darkness looking for the light switch.
  • The power cut left the whole street in darkness.
  • After the diagnosis, he sank into a darkness he struggled to explain.
  • The film explores the darkness at the heart of the character.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "darkness" in Chinese?

"darkness" in Chinese is 黑暗. darkness means: The absence of light.

How do you pronounce 黑暗?

"darkness" in Chinese is 黑暗, pronounced "hēi àn".

How do you use "darkness" in a sentence?

Example: "She felt her way through the darkness looking for the light switch." In Chinese, "darkness" is 黑暗.

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