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Meaning
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black
This adjective describes the darkest color which reflects no light and stands in total contrast to the color white.
vi Anh ấy mặc một chiếc áo khoác màu đen.
en He is wearing a black jacket.
dark-skinned; tanned
This term is used to describe skin that is darker than usual due to sunlight exposure or natural genetic factors.
vi Da cậu ấy trở nên đen hơn sau chuyến đi biển.
en His skin became darker after the trip to the beach.
unlucky
This adjective describes a state of being unlucky or experiencing unexpected misfortunes and negative events in one's daily life.
vi Hôm nay là một ngày rất đen đối với tôi.
en Today is a very unlucky day for me.