hak1 jing2黑影
Jyutpinghak1 jing2
Yalehāk yíng
Definition
A dark shadow or silhouette.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a dark, often indistinct or ominous shape or silhouette rather than just any shadow. It is frequently used in contexts involving mystery, fear, or something seen out of the corner of one's eye. While 影子 is the neutral term for a shadow cast by light, 黑影 carries a stronger connotation of something lurking or mysterious.
Measure word
dou6道douhExamples
I just saw a shadow on the wall.
Related words
Common phrases
a shadow flashed by
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the shadow cast by a person or object in broad daylight, as that is simply 影子. Using 黑影 in a normal, well-lit setting can make it sound like you are describing a ghost or an intruder.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
