淡
thin; mild-flavored; light-colored; indifferent; slow; trivial; surname
Meanings
7 senses · 31 examplesadjective
thin; dilute; low in concentration
Used to describe the concentration of liquids, gases, or atmospheric conditions.
Characters painted with this thin ink look very elegant.
On autumn high skies, the air is clear and clouds are thin, making people feel relaxed.
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This dilute salt water can be used to gargle and reduce inflammation.
Light tea is more suitable for drinking in summer.
Light cream has lower fat content than regular cream.
adjective
mild-flavored; not salty
Used to describe food, drinks, or seasonings with low flavor intensity.
This mild wine has no strong alcohol smell.
This cake is so bland that I don't really like it.
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The dish is too bland, please add some salt for me.
Cantonese people usually prefer mild-flavored Cantonese cuisine.
Light coffee is better paired with desserts.
adjective
light in color
Used to describe hues that are not deep or saturated, including extended metaphorical uses.
This light cyan skirt is perfect for spring.
This painting uses very light colors and looks very elegant and simple.
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He spoke about his experiences in a casual, understated tone.
I want to buy a pair of light pink sports shoes.
adjective
indifferent; unenthusiastic
Describes a person's attitude or manner towards others, often implying emotional distance.
Facing others' criticism, he chose to take it calmly and indifferently.
She just gave a faint, indifferent response and said nothing more.
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He has always been indifferent to fame and wealth.
He acted very cold and indifferent when a stranger asked for help.
She gave a faint smile and showed no emotion at all.
adjective
sluggish; slow
Used to describe business, trade, or economic activity with low volume.
Winter is the off-season for the catering industry every year.
January is the slow month for cinemas, and box office numbers are generally low.
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Business has been slow lately, so we need to find ways to attract customers.
Airline tickets are much cheaper during the tourist off-season.
This supermarket is always slow on weekday afternoons.
adjective
trivial; meaningless
informalUsed to describe speech, matters, or topics that are uninteresting or unimportant.
Stop talking nonsense, let's talk about something serious.
These trivial matters aren't worth our time.
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Stop chattering about irrelevant stuff and get back to work quickly.
He just talks nonsense all day and never takes any practical action.
Everyone is uninterested in this meaningless topic.
noun
surname Dan
A rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Dan is a new colleague at our company.
The origin of the Dan surname can be traced back to ancient feudal states.