Darkness and gloom
This pattern uses 暗 (àn) to describe low light or a gloomy atmosphere.
暗 (àn): Dark — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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This pattern uses 暗 (àn) to describe low light or a gloomy atmosphere.
The sun (日) stands in sound (音) — darkness where light is hidden, like a silent shadow.
dark
This pattern uses 暗 (àn) to describe actions done secretly or not openly.
In secret / in private
In secret / Behind the scenes
He secretly observed every move of his opponent.
He hinted that I don't need to come to work tomorrow.
There is a human-shaped shadow on the wall.
The room is completely dark, can't see anything.
This room is too dark; we need to turn on the light.
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