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冲淡
chōngdàn
Description
"冲淡"的意思是把味道、颜色或感情变得没有那么强。
"冲淡" means to make a taste, color, or feeling less strong.
比如你可以在咖啡里加水，把它冲淡；也可以说做别的事来冲淡难过的心情。
For example, you can add water to coffee to "冲淡" it; you can also do other things to "冲淡" a sad mood.
Meanings
冲淡chōngdàn
to dilute a liquid by adding water
这个饮料太甜了，我加点水冲淡一下。
This drink is too sweet; I'll dilute it with some water.
冲淡chōngdàn
to weaken or lessen a feeling, mood, or effect
这件小事冲淡了大家的快乐。
This little matter dampened everyone's happiness.
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Notes
- Etymology
冲 (rinse/flush with water) + 淡 (weak, bland), literally to rinse until faint.
- Nuance
sense 2 is common and figurative — often used with emotions like sadness or joy.
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