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meager fare · (fig.) insipid · colorless

清汤寡水
qīng tāng guǎ shuǐ
q+īng·1st tonet+āng·1st toneg+uǎ·3rd tonesh+uǐ·3rd tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
plain tea and simple food · (fig.) bread and water粗茶淡饭cū chá dàn fànlight (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored) · insipid · slack (sales)清淡qīng dàn
Antonyms
exotic delicacies · luxury foodstuff from distant locations山珍海味shān zhēn hǎi wèi
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