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March 24, 2026
宽容(寬容)kuānróng(kuan1rong2)
宽容 (kuān róng) refers to the quality of being lenient and tolerant towards others, particularly in terms of their mistakes or shortcomings. It is often used in contexts where forgiveness and understanding are emphasized, such as in personal relationships or social interactions.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture,宽容 is highly valued, particularly in Confucian teachings, which emphasize harmony and understanding in social relationships. It is often seen as a virtue essential for maintaining familial and community bonds.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wide (宽) river flowing gently, symbolizing the broad and forgiving nature of tolerance (容). You need to 'row' (rong) your boat across it, reminding you that being lenient allows for smoother journeys with others.
Meanings of 宽容
kuānróng(kuan1rong2)
1lenient
2tolerant
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About 宽容
宽容Simplified
寬容Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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宽大 (kuāndà) - use 宽容 (kuānróng) when emphasizing tolerance towards mistakes, while 宽大 (kuāndà) often refers to being generous or magnanimous in a broader sense.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a wide (宽) river flowing gently, symbolizing the broad and forgiving nature of tolerance (容). You need to 'row' (rong) your boat across it, reminding you that being lenient allows for smoother journeys with others.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 宽容 with stricter terms like 严厉 (yán lì, strict) or 不容忍 (bù róng rěn, intolerant). This word is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, often collocated with phrases like '宽容的态度' (a tolerant attitude). Be mindful to use the correct tones, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 宽容 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to interpersonal relations and social values. Students should focus on its usage in nuanced discussions about ethics, morality, and social harmony.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture,宽容 is highly valued, particularly in Confucian teachings, which emphasize harmony and understanding in social relationships. It is often seen as a virtue essential for maintaining familial and community bonds.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 宽容 with its antonym, leading to incorrect sentences like '我不宽容他的错误' (I am tolerant of his mistakes), when they mean to say 'I am intolerant of his mistakes.' The correct phrase would be '我对他的错误不宽容.'
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Grammar Patterns of 宽容
宽容 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
她这个人才气逼人，可是绝对忠诚可靠，而且毫不做作，有人情味和____心。
She was caustically brilliant, yet totally loyal, unpretentious, human and tolerant.
The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals.
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她变得宽容多了，也爱说话了。
tā biàn dé kuān róng duō le， ， yě ài shuō huà。
She has become a lot more tolerant and communicative.
Cultural Notes for 宽容
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture,宽容 is highly valued, particularly in Confucian teachings, which emphasize harmony and understanding in social relationships. It is often seen as a virtue essential for maintaining familial and community bonds.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, tolerance is often discussed in the context of individual rights and freedoms, whereas in Chinese culture, it is more about maintaining social harmony and relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions about 宽容
You can say, '我们应该对彼此多一些宽容' (We should be more tolerant of each other).
While 宽容 is generally viewed positively, excessive tolerance can sometimes lead to negative outcomes, such as allowing harmful behavior to continue.
The opposite would be 不宽容 (bù kuān róng), meaning intolerant or unforgiving.
