清淡 (qīng dàn): light, mild

He just got out of the hospital, and the doctor told him to eat light, so these past few days he's only had congee and vegetables, without touching anything spicy.

The food at this restaurant is too greasy. I'd like to order a few light dishes, like steamed fish and cucumber salad.

Japanese cuisine usually has a lighter flavor and doesn't use too much oil or salt, so many people find it comfortable to eat.

When the weather is hot, I have no appetite and only want to eat light things, like mung bean soup or boiled shrimp.

Grandma is getting older and has trouble digesting, so we try to cook light meals at home, using less oil and chili.