黑暗面 (hēi àn miàn) — the dark side; the seamy side (of society, human nature, etc.)
Definition
Literally 'dark side / dark aspect', it pairs with its opposite 光明面 ('bright side') to contrast the negative, hidden, or morally questionable aspects of a person, society, or story with the positive ones.
noun
the dark sidethe seamy side (of society, human nature, etc.)
Examples
- 黑暗面。Zhè bù diàn yǐng jiē lù le rén xìng de hēi àn miàn.This film reveals the dark side of human nature.
- 黑暗面。Lì shǐ shū hěn shǎo xiě shè huì de hēi àn miàn.History books rarely write about the seamy side of society.
- 黑暗面。Měi yí gè gù shi dōu yǒu tā de guāng míng miàn hé hēi àn miàn.Every story has its bright side and its dark side.
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