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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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