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The character "暗" is structured with the semantic radical "日" (sun) and the phonetic component "音" (sound), indicating its etymological link to the notion of obscured sunlight resulting in darkness. Originally denoting the absence of light, its meaning broadened in classical usage to encompass abstract senses such as obscurity, secrecy, or something unclear, as applied to knowledge or actions. The modern character continues to employ these components, with its pronunciation adhering to shifts in the language, while its semantic range covers both literal darkness and metaphorical hiddenness.
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这个房间很暗。
晚上没有灯很暗。
他在暗中帮助我。
她暗示我离开。
黑暗中有奇怪的声音。
我们用了暗号联系。
他暗地里做了很多准备。
在暗淡的月光下他慢慢走着。