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单调
dāndiào
Description
“单调”用来说一件事情没有变化，一直都是一样的，让人觉得没意思。
"单调" is used to describe something that doesn't change and stays the same, making people feel bored.
比如每天都做一样的工作，我们就可以说生活很单调。
For example, if you do the same work every day, we can say life is very 单调.
Meanings
单调dāndiào
monotonous; dull; lacking variety
这里的生活很单调。
Life here is very monotonous.
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Notes
- Etymology
单 (single) + 调 (tune/tone), literally 'a single tone' — one unchanging note.
- Nuance
单调 stresses lack of variety, while 无聊 stresses feeling bored.
In videos
“接着看他把那个单调了两个头就撞你”
“但内容的节奏是非常简单，非常单调。”
“然后还有调料单调的时候最好用了”
“他们孤独地在家里是很单调的”
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