地道

dì dào

HSK 6

Meaning

真正的、纯粹的、正宗的；形容人实在、不虚假。

Authentic, genuine, pure; describing a person as honest and straightforward.

常用来形容物品或食物具有地方特色、正宗，或形容人性格朴实、不虚伪。

Often used to describe items or food with local characteristics and authenticity, or to describe a person's character as simple and genuine.

1 这家店的北京烤鸭非常地道。 (The Beijing roast duck at this restaurant is very authentic.)
2 他的四川话讲得很地道。 (He speaks Sichuan dialect very authentically.)
3 他是个地道的老实人，从不说谎。 (He is a truly honest person who never lies.)
4 这道菜的做法很地道，是祖传的配方。 (The method of this dish is very authentic, using a family recipe.)
5 这个小镇还保留着地道的民俗风情。 (This small town still retains its authentic folk customs.)
6 我才来中国三个月，还说不地道的汉语。 (I've only been in China for three months, so I can't speak authentic Chinese yet.)

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