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黑白电影
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「黑白电影」はどういう意味ですか？
black-and-white film我爷爷年轻时拍了很多黑白电影。
My grandfather shot many black-and-white films when he was young.
「黑白电影」の正しい使い方は？
general
A film shot and presented in black-and-white, without color.
上世纪30年代的好莱坞以黑白电影闻名。
Hollywood in the 1930s was famous for its black-and-white films.
Refers to both the filming process and the final visual presentation.
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Cultural Context
Black-and-white films were the standard before color film technology became widespread in the mid-20th century. They are often associated with classic cinema, artistic expression, or retro aesthetics.
Word Origin
The term combines '黑白' (black and white) and '电影' (film/movie), reflecting the monochromatic visual style.
Usage Notes
While historically dominant, black-and-white films are now primarily artistic choices or nostalgic references.
Word Breakdown
黑
black
root白
white
root电
electric
root影
shadow/image
root电影
film/movie
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