Meaning
漆黑 describes something that is extremely dark or black, like the darkness of night without any light or the deep black color of lacquer. It emphasizes complete absence of light or an intense, deep black color that is darker than ordinary black.
Usage
This word is commonly used in literary and descriptive contexts to emphasize extreme darkness. It often describes nighttime scenes, unlit spaces, or objects with a deep black color. Native speakers use it for dramatic effect or vivid description, such as 漆黑的夜晚 (pitch-black night) or 漆黑的头发 (jet-black hair).
Examples
- 01外面漆黑一片，伸手不见五指。, .Outside it was pitch-black; you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.
- 02她有一头漆黑亮丽的长发。.She has long, jet-black shiny hair.
Characters
Common collocations
- 漆黑一片pitch-black everywhere
- 漆黑的夜晚pitch-black night
- 漆黑的头发jet-black hair
- 一片漆黑complete darkness
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 漆 (lacquer), which traditionally refers to a shiny black coating substance, with 黑 (black). The metaphor comes from the deep, glossy black color of traditional Chinese lacquerware, representing the darkest possible shade of black.