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“black” in Chinese

黑色hēisè
Illustration of "black" in a Chinese cultural setting
A sleek black cat sits on a windowsill, its fur absorbing the sunlight and creating a stark silhouette against the brigh…

Usage note

This word is a basic color noun, combining '黑' (black) and '色' (color). It's used just like 'red' or 'blue' in English and is a very common and neutral word for the color black.

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