daam6 faa3淡化
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Definition
To fade, weaken, or diminish the influence or importance of something.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or journalistic contexts to describe how a controversy, memory, or emotional impact loses its intensity over time. While it can apply to physical things like colors, it is most frequently used metaphorically for abstract concepts like public opinion or personal feelings.
Examples
Time can fade many unhappy memories.
Do you think this event will diminish its impact?
Related words
Common phrases
to diminish the impact
to downplay a conflict
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 沖淡, which is specifically used for diluting liquids or making a flavor less intense. Use 淡化 for abstract concepts and 沖淡 for physical substances.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
