담백해요 · 담백했어요 · 담백한 (+noun)
light, clean-tasting, not greasy
Example
이 국은 맵지 않고 담백해요.
This soup isn't spicy; it's light and clean-tasting.
Word parts
담 light+백 plain
Literally 'light and plain': a compliment, unlike English 'bland'.
Good to know
담백하다 is praise; if food needs more salt, say 싱겁다.
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