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Black
blæk
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
黑色, 黑暗, 邪恶/坏事, 黑色的东西, 黑帮
Black meanings in Chinese
黑色
Example:
The cat is black.
这只猫是黑色的。
I bought a black dress.
我买了一件黑色的裙子。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Describing color, objects, clothing, etc.
Note: 常用于描述颜色，通常可以与其他名词搭配，如黑色的车，黑色的头发等。
黑暗
Example:
The room was filled with blackness.
房间里充满了黑暗。
He was lost in the black of night.
他迷失在黑夜中。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Describing darkness, lack of light.
Note: 用于描述缺乏光线的环境或情绪，如黑暗的地方或黑暗的感觉。
邪恶/坏事
Example:
He has a black heart.
他有一颗黑心。
The villain in the story is pure black.
故事中的反派是彻头彻尾的邪恶。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Describing moral qualities or character traits.
Note: 常用来形容人的性格或行为，表示邪恶或不道德。
黑色的东西
Example:
He wears black all the time.
他总是穿黑色的衣服。
She prefers black coffee.
她喜欢黑咖啡。
Usage: informalContext: Discussing preferences or fashion.
Note: 在谈论个人品味或时尚时，常常用来形容颜色的选择。
黑帮
Example:
He was involved with the black market.
他与黑市有联系。
The black economy is growing rapidly.
黑色经济正在快速增长。
Usage: formalContext: Discussing illegal activities or markets.
Note: 指代非法或地下经济活动，涉及到黑市、黑帮等。
Black's synonyms
dark
Dark refers to a lack of light or brightness, similar to black, but can also encompass shades that are not necessarily black, such as deep shades of other colors.
Example: The room was painted in a dark color.
Note: Dark can be used to describe a range of colors that are not necessarily black, while black specifically refers to the darkest color.
ebony
Ebony is a deep, lustrous black color that is often associated with elegance and luxury.
Example: The table was made of polished ebony wood.
Note: Ebony specifically refers to a rich, black color with a shiny or polished appearance.
sable
Sable is a dark, black color that is often used to describe fur or luxurious fabrics.
Example: She wore a sable coat to the event.
Note: Sable is typically associated with luxurious materials like fur, while black is a more general term for the darkest color.
inky
Inky describes a deep, dark black color that resembles the color of ink.
Example: The artist used inky black paint for the night sky.
Note: Inky specifically refers to a black color reminiscent of ink, while black is a more general term.
Black expressions, common phrases
Black and white
This phrase refers to a situation or issue that is clear-cut, with no ambiguity or middle ground.
Example: Life isn't always black and white; there are many gray areas.
Note: The original word 'black' symbolizes darkness or the absence of light, while 'black and white' refers to clarity or simplicity.
Black sheep
This phrase refers to a person who is considered a disgrace or embarrassment to their family or group.
Example: John is the black sheep of the family; he's always causing trouble.
Note: The original word 'black' signifies negativity or something undesirable, while 'black sheep' specifically denotes a person's reputation within a group.
Blackout
This phrase refers to a sudden and complete loss of light or power.
Example: During the storm, there was a blackout, and we were left without electricity for hours.
Note: The original word 'black' signifies darkness, while 'blackout' refers to the event of losing power or light.
Black market
This phrase refers to the illegal buying and selling of goods, often evading government regulations.
Example: Some goods are only available on the black market, and they can be illegal to purchase.
Note: The original word 'black' connotes negativity, while 'black market' specifically refers to illegal or underground trading.
Blacklist
This phrase refers to a list of people or things that are officially banned or excluded.
Example: If you violate company policy, you may be added to the blacklist and not allowed to work here again.
Note: The original word 'black' implies something negative, while 'blacklist' refers to a list of banned entities.
Black tie
This phrase refers to a formal dress code that typically requires men to wear tuxedos and women to wear elegant evening gowns.
Example: The invitation says it's a black-tie event, so make sure to wear a tuxedo.
Note: The original word 'black' signifies the color, while 'black tie' refers to a specific dress code for formal occasions.
Black eye
This phrase refers to discoloration or bruising around the eye due to injury or impact.
Example: He got into a fight and ended up with a black eye.
Note: The original word 'black' signifies the color, while 'black eye' specifically refers to a physical injury.
Blackmail
This phrase refers to the act of demanding money or other benefits from someone in exchange for not revealing compromising information about them.
Example: The criminal threatened to blackmail the politician if he didn't comply with his demands.
Note: The original word 'black' connotes negativity, while 'blackmail' refers to a form of extortion using threats.
Black everyday (slang) expressions
Black magic
The use of supernatural powers for evil and selfish purposes.
Example: She believes in the power of black magic.
Note: Black magic involves occult practices, not the color black itself.
Black belt
An expert level of qualification in martial arts.
Example: She's a black belt in Karate.
Note: Black belt represents achievement and expertise, not related to the color black.
Black ops
Covert or clandestine operations conducted by a government, military, or intelligence agency.
Example: The mission was a black ops carried out by special forces.
Note: Black ops refers to secret operations, not directly linked to the color black.
Black - Examples
The cat's fur is black.
猫的毛是黑色的。
The room was pitch black.
房间一片漆黑。
The news put her in a black mood.
这个消息让她心情很低落。
Black grammar
Black - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: black
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): blacker
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): blackest
Adjective (Adjective): black
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): blacks, black
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): black
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): blacked
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): blacking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): blacks
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): black
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): black
Syllables, Separation and Stress
black Contains 1 syllables: black
Phonetic transcription: ˈblak
black , ˈblak (The red syllable is stressed)
Black - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
black: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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