dàn​huà HSK7

to play down

  • created sense approved 淡化 · dàn​huà · to play down — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    淡化

    dàn​huà

    to play down

    To weaken or minimize the importance or intensity of something, such as a conflict, a feeling, or a memory; to water down or trivialize.

    淡 (literal) → 淡 · dàn · indifferent 化 (bound) → 化 · huà · [...-ize]

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  • created sense approved 淡化 · dàn​huà · to desalinate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    淡化

    dàn​huà

    to desalinate

    To remove salt from water to make it fresh

    淡 (literal) → 淡 · dàn · tasteless 化 (bound) → 化 · huà · [...-ize]

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  • created sense approved 淡化 · dàn​huà · to fade — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    淡化

    dàn​huà

    to fade

    To lose color, brightness, or charm over time; to become dull or faint.

    淡 (literal) → 淡 · dàn · light 化 (bound) → 化 · huà · [...-ize]

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  • created sense approved 淡化 · dàn​huà · to dilute — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    淡化

    dàn​huà

    to dilute

    To reduce the concentration of a substance in a mixture, such as pigments or colors

    淡 (literal) → 淡 · dàn · tasteless 化 (bound) → 化 · huà · [...-ize]

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