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单调 (adjective)

Boring, repetitive, or lacking in variety. Often used to describe routines, colors, sounds, or lifestyles.

💬 Example

"他觉得每天重复同样的工作非常单调。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Single (单) Dial (调)' on a radio that can only play one station. It would be very monotonous!

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
乏味 枯燥 平淡 重复
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '单调' for difficulty. → 难 (nán)

Using '单调' to mean 'lonely'. → 孤独 (gūdú)

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