gwaa2 daam6寡淡
Jyutpinggwaa2 daam6
Yalegwá daahm
Definition
Tasteless, bland, or lacking flavour.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the lack of seasoning or depth in food, often implying a disappointment in the preparation. While it can describe a person's life or personality as dull, it is most frequently encountered in the context of dining to critique a dish that fails to satisfy the palate.
Examples
This bowl of soup is cooked so blandly, it has no taste at all.
Do you think this dish is very bland?
Related words
Common phrases
the taste is bland
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the more common colloquial term 淡, which is used for anything from weak tea to a lack of salt. Using 寡淡 adds a slightly more descriptive or literary flair that suggests the food is not just light, but actively unappealing due to its lack of character.
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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.
