清淡

qīng dàn

HSK 5

light (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored)

adjective

Individual characters

清qīng · clear, quiet, distinct, thoroughly 淡dàn · insipid, diluted, weak, mild

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Example Sentences

我喜欢清淡的食物。

wǒ xǐhuān qīngdàn de shíwù 。

I like light (not greasy) food.

这道菜的味道很清淡，适合不喜欢重口味的人。

zhè dào cài de wèidào hěn qīngdàn ， shìhé bù xǐhuān zhòng kǒuwèi de rén 。

This dish has a very light flavor, suitable for people who don't like strong tastes.

在夏天，人们通常喜欢喝清淡的饮料。

zài xiàtiān ， rénmén tōngcháng xǐhuān hē qīngdàn de yǐnliào 。

In summer, people usually prefer to drink light beverages.

Words with similar meanings

清爽qīngshuǎng

This term emphasizes a refreshing quality, often used for foods and drinks that are light and invigorating.

elegant and light

This term suggests a more sophisticated version of 'light', often used to describe flavors or scents that are subtly delightful.

Words Starting With 清

清楚qīng chu

clear; clearly understood; distinct

清晨qīng chén

清晰qīng xī

clear; distinct

清洁qīng jié

清澈qīng chè

Words Ending With 淡

冷淡lěng dàn

cold; indifferent

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Broad food-related words, general cuisine terms, eating habits.

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