淡淡

dàndàn
adjective #29,077

Meanings

  1. 1 faint
  2. 2 light
  3. 3 dim
  4. 4 indifferent
  5. 5 unenthusiastic

Examples

Tā liǎn shàng dài zhe dàndàn de wēixiào.
She wore a faint smile on her face.
Kōngqì zhōng mímàn zhe dàndàn de huā xiāng.
A faint fragrance of flowers drifted through the air.
Tā duì zhè jiàn shì biǎoxiàn de dàndàn de, sìhū bù tài zàiyì.
He seemed indifferent about the matter, as though he didn't care much.

Tips

usage
淡淡 is the reduplicated form of (light/bland), adding a gentle, softened nuance. It can describe sensory impressions (light smell, dim light) or emotional states (mild indifference).

Stroke Order

dàn