haak1 mi1 mang4黑瞇萌黑眯萌
Jyutpinghaak1 mi1 mang4
Yalehāak mī màhng
Definition
Pitch-black, dark, or swarthy.
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How it's used
This term is used specifically to describe an environment that is completely devoid of light. It carries a slightly more vivid and informal tone than simply saying 好黑. It is frequently used when complaining about poor lighting conditions or when describing a place that feels uncomfortably dark.
Examples
The room is pitch-black, I can only see things after turning on the light.
Why do you have to play on your phone in a pitch-black place?
Related words
Common phrases
a pitch-black place
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with adjectives describing dark skin tones, as it refers almost exclusively to lighting conditions or dark spaces. It is not used to describe the color of objects or people.
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Grammar guides
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