淡淡的 (dàn dàn de) — faint, light, subtle (of color, smell, taste, sound, or emotion)
Definition
Adjective meaning 'faint, light, subtle' — used for colors, smells, tastes, sounds, and emotions that are gentle rather than strong. The 的 makes it an adjective that can directly modify a noun.
adjective
faintlightsubtle (of color, smell, taste, sound, or emotion)
Examples
- 淡淡的。Kōng qì zhōng yǒu yì gǔ dàn dàn de de huā xiāng.There is a faint floral scent in the air.
- 淡淡的。Tā liǎn shàng lù chū dàn dàn de de wēi xiào.A faint smile appeared on her face.
- 淡淡的。Wǒ xǐ huan chuān dàn dàn de de lán sè yī fu.I like wearing light blue clothes.
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