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口淡

Word · AdjectiveTraditional淡

light; mild; pale; indifferent

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Meanings

3 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

light; mild; not strong in flavor

Mainly refers to food or drink lacking saltiness or strong flavor.

Zhè这
tāng汤
tài太
dàn淡
le了
 。

This soup is too bland.

Wǒ我
xǐ喜
huān欢
chī吃
dàn淡
yī一
diǎn点
de的
cài菜
 。

I like dishes with a lighter flavor.

2.

adjective

pale; light in color

Refers to colors that are not vivid or deep.

Tā她
xǐ喜
huān欢
chuān穿
dàn淡
yán颜
sè色
de的
yī衣
fu服
 。

She likes to wear clothes in light colors.

dàn淡
lán蓝
sè色

light blue

3.

adjective

indifferent; lukewarm; not enthusiastic

Describes a lack of interest or passion towards something or someone.

Tā他
duì对
zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
fǎn反
yìng应
hěn很
dàn淡
 。

His reaction to this matter was very indifferent.

Tā他
men们
de的
guān关
xì系
biàn变
dàn淡
le了
 。

Their relationship has become lukewarm.