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The character 黟 is a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic radical 黑 (black, dark) with the phonetic component 多, which indicates the pronunciation. Its core meaning is an intense, deep black, often describing dark, lustrous wood or profoundly dark elements in nature, a sense directly inherited from the radical 黑. Beyond its use as an adjective for black, 黟 also functions as a geographical name, most notably Yixian (Yi County) in Anhui Province, a region historically celebrated for its distinct landscape, traditional architecture, and production of high-quality dark stone used for traditional Chinese inkstones.
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