黑夜

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hēi yè
Meaning: night time
Example
夜晚的街道很安静。
hēi yè

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黑夜 (hēi yè) meaning in English
hēi

黑夜 refers to the period of the day when the sun has set and it is dark outside. It is commonly used to describe nighttime in general, often with a focus on the darkness and quiet that accompany it.

The character 黑 (hēi) means 'black' or 'dark,' while 夜 (yè) means 'night.' Together, they form a compound that literally translates to 'black night,' emphasizing the darkness of the night hours.

黑夜 is frequently used in literature, poetry, and everyday speech to evoke feelings of mystery, solitude, or the transition from day to night. It can also be part of idiomatic expressions or metaphors, such as 黑夜中的一盏灯 (a lamp in the night), symbolizing hope or guidance during difficult times.

💬 Example Sentences

夜晚的街道很安静。
hēi yè
The streets are quiet at night.
他在黑夜中迷失了方向。
hēi yè
He lost his way in the night.

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