Definition
平淡 (píng dàn) means plain, ordinary, unremarkable — used for taste (bland), lifestyle (uneventful), or appearance (simple). It differs from 平凡 (píng fán, HSK6), which means 'commonplace' in a broader sense (e.g., an ordinary person). For food, 清淡 (qīng dàn, HSK6) means 'light, not greasy' and is more positive.
adjective
plainordinaryunremarkable
Examples
- 平淡，。Zhè tāng wèidào píng dàn, méiyǒu jiā tài duō tiáoliào.This soup tastes bland, not too many seasonings added.
- 平淡，。Tā xǐhuan píng dàn de shēnghuó, bù xiǎng yǒu tài duō biànhuà.He likes a plain life and doesn't want too many changes.
- 平淡，。Tā de chuānzhuó hěn píng dàn, zǒng shì jiǎndān de kuǎnshì.Her clothing is very plain, always simple styles.
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