淡
Quick Answer
淡 (dàn) means "light, light (color), bland" with HSK 5 on the new exam.
Pronunciation
dàn
Meaning
Primary: light
Other meanings:
- light (color)
- bland
Basic info
| Pinyin | dàn |
| Meanings | light, light (color), bland |
| New HSK exam | Recognise at HSK 5 |
| Frequency | #258 most common |
Example sentences
他对这件事的态度很冷淡。
Tā duì zhè jiàn shì de tàidu hěn lěngdàn.
He has a cold attitude towards this matter.
From 冷淡 (HSK 7-9)
这道菜味道太淡了，需要加盐。
Zhè dào cài wèidào tài dàn le, xūyào jiāyán.
This dish tastes too bland, it needs salt.
From 淡 (HSK 5)
医生建议病人饮食要清淡，少吃油腻辛辣食物。
Yīshēng jiànyì bìngrén yǐnshí yào qīngdàn, shǎo chī yóunì xīnlà shíwù.
The doctor advises patients to eat lightly and avoid greasy and spicy foods.
From 清淡 (HSK 6)
Words containing 淡
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