haak1 mang1 mang1黑鼆鼆
Jyutpinghaak1 mang1 mang1
Yalehāak māng māng
Definition
Pitch-black, dark, or swarthy.
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How it's used
This adjective is used to describe an intense, almost oppressive level of darkness. It often carries a slightly negative or ominous connotation, suggesting that the darkness is thick or gloomy rather than just a simple lack of light. You will frequently hear it used to describe a room at night, a stormy sky, or someone's facial expression when they are visibly upset or angry.
Examples
The room is pitch-black, turn on the light.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple descriptions of black objects like clothes or hair. It specifically refers to the quality of darkness in a space or the gloomy appearance of a person's complexion, not the color of a physical item.
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