淡人/浓人
dàn rén / nóng rén
Mild person vs. intense person — a simplified personality split. 淡人 are low-energy and unbothered, 浓人 are loud, passionate, and extra about everything.
Origin
Emerged in 2024 as a simpler alternative to MBTI types. Instead of 16 personalities, just two: are you mild or intense? Became a popular way to describe friend dynamics.
Examples
I'm a 淡人 — don't expect me to be excited about anything.
我是浓人，做什么都很投入。(I'm an intense person, I go all-in on everything.)
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