黑
Meaning:
black; dark; evil, sinister
HSK 2
Frequency:
#9481
Pinyin:
hēi
Strokes:
12
Radical:
黑
How to Write 黑 - 12 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "黑" in Chinese
The Chinese character 黑 (hēi) means "black; dark; evil, sinister". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 12 strokes. Common words containing 黑 include: 傍黑, 天黑, 打黑.
📚 Words and Phrases with 黑
Common words containing this character
傍黑
dusk
HSK 2
天黑
to get dark
HSK 2
打黑
to crack down on illegal activities; to fight organized crime
HSK 2
抹黑
to discredit
HSK 2
拉黑
to add sb to one's blacklist (on a cellphone, or in instant messaging software etc)
HSK 2
扫黑
to crack down on illegal activities
HSK 2
揭黑
to uncover (mistakes, corruption etc)
HSK 2
摸黑
to grope about in the dark
HSK 2
暗黑
dark; dim
HSK 2
晒黑
to sunbathe
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A man's face blacked by soot from a fire 灬
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "黑"?
- The pinyin is hēi
- How many strokes does "黑" have?
- It has 12 strokes
- What does "黑" mean?
- black; dark; evil, sinister
- What is the radical of "黑"?
- The radical is "黑"