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淡化

dàn huà
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. to water down
  2. 2. to play down
  3. 3. to trivialize
  4. 4. to weaken
  5. 5. to become dull with time
  6. 6. to desalinate
  7. 7. desalination

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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强调
qiáng diào

to emphasize (a statement)

play up vs. play down

Related words

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轻视
qīng shì

contempt

to belittle, look down on

Synonyms

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冲淡
chōng dàn

to dilute

to water down, dilute

Usage notes

Common mistakes

淡化 usually takes an abstract object like a concept, influence, or color, not physical liquids.

Example Sentences

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他试图 淡化 这个问题。
He tried to play down the issue.

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Child Words of 淡化

化
huà

to make into

淡
dàn

insipid