dàodì

道地

Word · AdjectiveTraditional地道

authentic; genuine; pure

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Meanings

2 senses · 7 examples
1.

adjective

authentic; genuine (from the original place of production)

Refers to products, goods, or materials that come from the famous or original place of production, known for high quality.

Zhè这
shì是
dào地
dì道
de的
Cháng长
Bái白
Shān山
rén人
shēn参
 。

This is authentic ginseng from Changbai Mountain.

Zhè这
jiā家
cān餐
tīng厅
yòng用
de的
dōu都
shì是
dào地
dì道
de的
Sì四
Chuān川
huā花
jiāo椒
 。

This restaurant uses only authentic Sichuan peppercorns.

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Dào地
dì道
de的
Lóng龙
Jǐng井
chá茶
jià价
gé格
bù不
fěi菲
 。

Authentic Longjing tea is quite expensive.

2.

adjective

pure; genuine; authentic (in quality or style)

Describes language, work quality, or style that is pure, standard, or true to the original form. Often used for dialects or accents.

Tā他
shuō说
yī一
kǒu口
dào地
dì道
de的
Běi北
jīng京
huà话
 。

He speaks pure Beijing dialect.

Zhè这
wèi位
Fǎ法
guó国
chú厨
shī师
zuò做
de的
cài菜
hěn很
dào地
dì道
 。

The dishes made by this French chef are very authentic.

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Tā她
de的
Yīng英
yǔ语
shuō说
de得
hěn很
dào地
dì道
 。

She speaks English very fluently and authentically.

Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
pāi拍
de得
hěn很
dào地
dì道
 ,
hěn很
yǒu有
nián年
dài代
gǎn感
 。

This film was made very authentically, with a strong sense of the era.