黯 (àn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 黯 (àn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 黯 (àn) means "Dim; dark; gloomy". with 21 strokes and the radical 黑.

Q: How do you write 黯 stroke by stroke?

黯 has 21 strokes. The radical is 黑. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 黯 and 黢?

黯 (àn) and 黢 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 黯?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 黑. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 黯?

Common words containing 黯 include: 黯然 (àn rán) — Dejected; downcast; gloomy; 黯淡 (àn dàn) — Dim; gloomy; bleak; 黯然失色 (àn rán shī sè) — To pale in comparison; to lose luster.

How to Write 黯

The character 黯 (àn) is written with 21 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 黑 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

黯 is pronounced àn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dim; dark; gloomy.

Common Words with 黯

黯然 àn rán

Dejected; downcast; gloomy

黯淡 àn dàn

Dim; gloomy; bleak

黯然失色 àn rán shī sè

To pale in comparison; to lose luster

Example Sentences

他听了消息，黯然低头。

tā tīng le xiāo xī àn rán dī tóu

He lowered his head in sorrow after hearing the news.

这里的灯光很黯淡。

zhè lǐ de dēng guāng hěn àn dàn

The lights here are dim and faint.

所有的花都黯然失色。

suǒ yǒu de huā dōu àn rán shī sè

All the flowers paled in comparison.

Similar Characters

黢 qū

黥 qíng

黧 lí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 黯

What does 黯 (àn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 黯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 黯 and 黢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 黯?

What common words use 黯?

How to Write 黯 (àn)