淡了

dànle
phrase

Meanings

  1. 1 (it's) too bland
  2. 2 has lost flavor
  3. 3 has faded

Examples

HSK 3
Shíjiān cháng le, gǎnqíng yě dànle.
Over time, even feelings fade.
HSK 4
Tāng dànle, zài jiādiǎn yán ba.
The soup is too bland - add a little more salt.

Tips

usage
Literal sense is 'tastes bland / under-seasoned'. Metaphorical sense is common: 关系 'the relationship has cooled', 感情 'feelings have faded'. The character covers both food blandness and emotional distance.

Stroke Order

dàn
le