黑色

hēisè

black

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Character Breakdown

Usage of 黑色

The word 黑色 (hēisè) specifically refers to the color black. It is commonly used to describe objects, clothing, or anything that is black in color.

Common Collocations

  • 黑色衣服 (black clothes): often used to describe fashion or style.
  • 黑色汽车 (black car): frequently used in contexts related to vehicles.
  • 黑色星期 (Black Friday): a well-known term for the shopping day.

Nuances and Usage Notes

黑色 can carry symbolic meanings beyond just the color, such as mystery, elegance, or power, depending on context. It is a neutral term and widely used in both formal and informal speech.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 黑色 with (hēi) alone, which can mean black but is often used as an adjective or in compound words. 黑色 is the noun form emphasizing the color itself.

Example Sentences

她喜欢穿黑色的衣服,因为显得很有气质。

Tā xǐhuān chuān hēisè de yīfu, yīnwèi xiǎnde hěn yǒu qìzhì.

She likes to wear black clothes because it looks very elegant.

这辆车是黑色的,非常适合商务用途。

Zhè liàng chē shì hēisè de, fēicháng shìhé shāngwù yòngtú.

This car is black and very suitable for business use.

黑色不仅是一种颜色,有时也象征神秘和权力。

Hēisè bùjǐn shì yī zhǒng yánsè, yǒushí yě xiàngzhēng shénmì hé quánlì.

Black is not only a color but sometimes symbolizes mystery and power.