Definitions
dark; sallow color
Etymology phono-semantic
black
Semantic:
黑
About
The character 黧 is a phono-semantic compound. The radical 黑 (black/dark) at the bottom provides the semantic category, while the top component, derived from 黎, supplies the pronunciation. It describes a dark, swarthy, or blackish-yellow complexion, often used to depict skin tanned by sun or weather. Primarily an adjective in literary contexts, it illustrates the script's precision in denoting specific shades.