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HSK 4
- dark
- to turn dark
- secret; hidden
- (literary) confused; ignorant
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- dark
- to turn dark
- secret; hidden
- (literary) confused; ignorant
This meaning refers to the absence of light or the quality of being dark in color or brightness.
The sky is getting darker.
The room is very dark; I can't see anything.
This meaning indicates a change from light to darkness, often used in reference to time or conditions.
At dusk, the sky starts to turn dark.
After sunset, the whole city became dark.
This meaning suggests something that is concealed or not easily visible to others, often related to privacy or secrecy.
He has a secret that he doesn't want anyone to know.
Her life is full of hidden secrets.
This meaning describes a state of being unaware or lacking understanding, often used in a more literary or poetic context.
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