nhạt

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The Vietnamese word "nhạt" is an adjective that means "insipid" or "bland." It is often used to describe food or drinks that lack flavor or are not salty enough.

Basic Meaning:

1. Insipid / Bland: When something is described as "nhạt," it means it doesn't have a strong taste. For example, if you eat a soup that doesn't have enough seasoning, you might say, "Canh này nhạt quá" (This soup is too bland).
2. Not Salted: It can also refer to something that has not been salted, which can make it taste flat or dull.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "nhạt" when you want to describe food or drinks that do not taste strong or flavorful.
• It can also be used metaphorically to describe something lacking excitement or interest, like a movie or a conversation.

Examples:

• Food Context:
  • "Món này rất nhạt, cần thêm gia vị." (This dish is very bland; it needs more seasoning.)
• Metaphorical Context:
  • "Cuộc nói chuyện này nhạt quá." (This conversation is too dull.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "nhạt" in more complex sentences to describe a comparison:
  • "So với món ăn khác, món này nhạt hơn." (Compared to other dishes, this one is blander.)

Word Variants:

• Nhạt nhẽo: This is a derived form that means "dull" or "uninteresting," often used in a more figurative sense.
• Nhạt mặn: This phrase means "bland," but it can also describe a balance between salty and tasteless.

Different Meanings:

While "nhạt" primarily refers to flavor, it can also mean: - Weakness in Color: When describing colors, "nhạt" can mean light or pale. For example, "màu nhạt" means "light color." - Lack of Intensity: It can describe anything that feels weak or lacking in intensity, such as a weak argument.

Synonyms:

• Nhạt nhẽo: Dull or uninteresting.
• Vô vị: Insipid or tasteless.
• Mờ nhạt: Faint or pale, often used for colors or images.

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adj

1. insipid; not salted