解腻

解膩
jiěnì
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to cut the richness of greasy food
  2. 2 to refresh the palate

Examples

HSK 7-9
Chīwán huǒguō, hē diǎn suānméitāng jiěnì.
After hot pot, have some sour plum drink to cut the grease.
HSK 7-9
Hóngshāoròu bǐjiào nì, pèi yì dié pàocài zhènghǎo jiěnì.
Red-braised pork belly is rich, so a small dish of pickles on the side cuts the grease nicely.

Tips

usage
腻 is the heavy, cloying feeling fatty food leaves, and 解 'to undo' takes it away. Sour, crisp or bitter things do it best: pickles, fruit, or a cup of 普洱 tea after the meal.

Stroke Order

解 jiě
腻 nì