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清淡
qīngdàn
Description
清淡常常用来说食物，意思是味道不重、不油腻，比如少盐、少油的菜。
"清淡" is often used to describe food, meaning it has a light taste, not strong or greasy, such as dishes with less salt and oil.
它也可以说生意不太好，客人很少。
It can also mean business is slow, with few customers.
Meanings
清淡qīngdàn
light, mild, not greasy (of food or taste)
我喜欢吃清淡的菜。
I like eating light dishes.
清淡qīngdàn
slow, dull (of business)
最近生意很清淡。
Business has been slow recently.
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Notes
- Etymology
清 'clear/pure' + 淡 'bland/light', combining to mean mild and not strong.
- Nuance
for taste it is positive (healthy); for business it means quiet, not good.
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