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平淡 (píng dàn): flat; dull; ordinary; nothing special

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
flat; dull; ordinary; nothing special
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • flat
  • dull
  • ordinary
  • nothing special

Chinese explanation

  • 形容事物或生活没有起伏变化,普通、平常,不特别
  • 也形容味道、颜色、风格等不浓烈、不刺激,显得素净自然
  • 还形容人的态度或说话方式平静、不热情也不冷淡。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

flat

HSK 5

insipid

Example sentences

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Ten years after getting married, their life is plain and ordinary, yet full of small happiness.

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This movie has a flat plot with no climax, but the director attracted many viewers with delicate cinematography.

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Many people long for passionate love, but eventually find that plain companionship is the most real.

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He grew tired of his ordinary daily job and decided to quit to travel and seek new challenges.

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This bowl of noodles tastes bland; I suggest adding some chili and vinegar, it will taste better.

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His speech content was dull and lacked passion; the audience below started playing with their phones.

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