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黟 is a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic radical 黑 (black, dark) with the phonetic component 多, which indicates its pronunciation. Its core meaning is an intense, deep black, often used to describe dark, lustrous wood or profoundly dark elements in nature. Beyond this adjectival use for the color black, 黟 also functions as a geographical proper noun, notably referring to Yixian (Yi County) in Anhui Province, an area known for its distinctive landscape, traditional architecture, and production of high-quality dark stone used for inkstones.
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