jap6 haak1入黑
Jyutpingjap6 haak1
Yaleyahp hāak
Definition
To fall; to become night or nightfall.
colloquialtimedaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the transition period when daylight fades into evening. It is often used to describe the timing of events or the change in atmosphere of a place once the sun has set. Unlike the more formal term 入夜, this expression feels more grounded in the physical experience of light disappearing.
Examples
It is very quiet outside after nightfall.
What time do you all go home after it gets dark?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the state of being dark itself, such as a room without lights. It specifically refers to the natural process of sunset and the arrival of evening.
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