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黑色的夜晚
hēi sè de yè wǎn
dark night
黑色的夜晚，星星像钻石一样闪烁。
On a dark night, the stars twinkle like diamonds.
literary
A night that is dark, often implying a sense of mystery, danger, or melancholy.
在黑色的夜晚，他独自走在空无一人的街道上。
On the dark night, he walked alone down the deserted street.
Often used in literary or poetic contexts to evoke atmosphere.
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Pro Tip
Descriptive Power
Use '黑色的夜晚' to create a vivid, atmospheric setting in writing. Pair it with sensory details (sounds, smells) to enhance immersion.
Gold Rule
Avoid Literal Translation
While 'black night' is a direct translation, 'dark night' is more natural in English for conveying atmosphere.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '黑色' (hēisè, 'black') and '夜晚' (yèwǎn, 'night'), forming a descriptive compound. '黑色' derives from Old Chinese '黑' (OC *qʰɯːɡ), while '夜晚' comes from '夜' (yè, 'night') + '晚' (wǎn, 'evening').
Usage Notes
Common in descriptive writing to set a mood. Often paired with adjectives like '漆黑' (pitch-black) or '寂静' (quiet) for emphasis.
Word Breakdown
黑色
black
adjective的
possessive particle (of)
particle夜晚
night
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