饏 (dàn) - Tasteless, insipid & lacking flavor or interest

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dàn ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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饏 · dàn

Tasteless, insipid;

lacking flavor or interest;

dull, unappetizing.

Tasteless, insipidlacking flavor or interestdull, unappetizing.

Usage highlights

Tasteless and blandInsipid and dullLacking flavorUnappetizing foodDull conversationBland personality

Synonyms

  • 淡— bland, light, weak
  • 无味— tasteless, flavorless

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soup was bland and tasteless (饏淡无味).
  • He found the lecture dull and uninteresting (饏然无味).
  • The food was insipid without seasoning (饏淡的食物).

Collocations

  • Tasteless and bland(饏淡)
  • Insipid and dull(饏然)
  • Lacking flavor(饏味)
  • Unappetizing food(饏食)
  • Dull conversation(饏谈)
  • Bland personality(饏人)

Idioms

  • Completely tasteless and uninteresting(饏然无味)
  • Bland and flavorless(饏淡无味)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and dietetics, '饏' describes food lacking the proper balance of flavors.
  • The character reflects the importance of flavor harmony in Chinese culinary culture.

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