This is the 3846th most frequent Chinese word.
黑暗
"Darkness."
used literally to denote a location with no light
在黑暗中，我找不到手电筒。
In the darkness, I couldn’t find the flashlight.
used figuratively to suggest ominous or evil influence
黑暗的力量控制了整个城市。
The dark forces have taken over the entire city.
used metaphorically to describe troubling aspects of someone's history