清淡 meaning and pronunciation

清淡
Simplified/traditional word

清淡 English definition

qīng dàn
  • light (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored)
  • insipid
  • slack (sales)

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  • 清 (qīng): clear; distinct; quiet; just and honest; pure; to settle or clear up; to clean up or purge; Qing or Ch'ing dynasty of Imperial China (1644-1911); surname Qing;
  • 淡 (dàn): insipid; diluted; weak; mild; light in color; tasteless; fresh; indifferent; nitrogen;