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淡化 (dàn huà): to water down; to play down; to trivialize; to weaken; to become dull with time; to desalinate; desalination

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to water down; to play down; to trivialize; to weaken; to become dull with time; to desalinate; desalination
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to water down
  • to play down
  • to trivialize
  • to weaken
  • to become dull with time
  • to desalinate
  • desalination

Chinese explanation

  • 使某种事物的浓度、强度或重要性变低
  • 使原本明显的态度、观点或矛盾变得不那么突出。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

insipid

HSK 5

suffix indicating change, transformation

Example sentences

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As time passed, that painful memory gradually faded.

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The manager downplayed the severity of the issue in the report, trying to reassure the board.

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The new policy aims to reduce the educational gap between urban and rural areas.

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She deliberately downplayed her own contribution when speaking, attributing the success to the team.

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