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dàn

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English meaning

  • bland adj Lacking strong flavour; mild or tasteless.
  • fade verb To gradually lose colour, brightness, strength, or intensity.
  • insipid adjective Lacking flavor; bland.
  • tasteless adj Having no flavour; bland.
  • wishy-washy adjective Lacking firmness or clear opinions; vague, indecisive and unwilling to commit to a position.

Senses

淡 is used for these senses in English:

  • bland Lacking in taste or flavor.
  • fade (archaic) Weak; insipid; tasteless.
  • insipid Unappetizingly flavorless.
  • tasteless Having no flavour; bland; insipid.
  • wishy-washy Thin or watery.

bland — full definition

  1. adj Lacking strong flavour; mild or tasteless.
  2. adj Lacking excitement, character, or interest.

fade — full definition

  1. verb To gradually lose colour, brightness, strength, or intensity.
  2. noun A haircut that is shaved very short at the sides and back, blending into longer hair on top.
  3. noun A gradual dimming of picture or sound, often used to end a scene or song.

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