清湯寡水 qīng tāng guǎ shuǐ

DEFINITIONS

  1. meager fare
  2. (fig.) insipid
  3. colorless

CHARACTERS

清 qīng
HSK 3
clear, pure, clean; peaceful
湯 tāng hot water; soup, gravy, broth
寡 guǎ widowed; alone, friendless
水 shuǐ
HSK 1
water, liquid, lotion, juice