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March 24, 2026
容纳(容納)róngnà(rong2na4)
容纳 means to hold, contain, or accommodate something, often used in contexts where one thing is able to include or tolerate another. It can refer to physical spaces, like a room accommodating people, or more abstract ideas, such as accepting differing opinions in a discussion.
Frequency#14032DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of accommodating different opinions is often emphasized in discussions about harmony and collective decision-making, highlighting the value placed on consensus and social cohesion.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large container (容) that can fit many different items, symbolizing the idea of holding or accommodating. The character 纳 looks like a person (丷) entering (入) into this container, helping you remember that it means to include or accept.
Meanings of 容纳
róngnà(rong2na4)
1to hold
2to contain
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About 容纳
容纳Simplified
容納Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#14032Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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接纳 (jiēnà) - use 容纳 when emphasizing the capacity to hold or contain, while 接纳 focuses on the act of accepting or embracing.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large container (容) that can fit many different items, symbolizing the idea of holding or accommodating. The character 纳 looks like a person (丷) entering (入) into this container, helping you remember that it means to include or accept.
Usage Notes
Be cautious of using 容纳 in overly formal contexts where simpler words might suffice. Common collocations include 容纳不同意见 (to accommodate differing opinions) or 容纳人数 (to accommodate the number of people). Pay attention to the tones; using the wrong tone can completely change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 容纳 connects with other words about tolerance and acceptance, like 接受 (to accept) and 包容 (to embrace). Focus on its nuanced meanings, as it can imply both physical and ideological accommodation.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of accommodating different opinions is often emphasized in discussions about harmony and collective decision-making, highlighting the value placed on consensus and social cohesion.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 容纳 with 允许 (to allow), using it incorrectly in contexts like '容纳我的意见' instead of the more appropriate '允许我的意见'. Remember, 容纳 emphasizes inclusion and accommodation rather than mere permission.
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Grammar Patterns of 容纳
容纳 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 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.
A single CD-ROM can hold more than 500 megabytes of data.
3
医院旁搭起了帐篷以安置容纳不下的人员。
yī yuàn páng dā qǐ le zhàng péng yǐ ān zhì róng nà bù xià de rén yuán。
Tents have been set up next to hospitals to handle the overflow.
4
这厅最多能容纳七十人.
zhè tīng zuì duō néng róng nà qī shí rén.
This hall holds a maximum of seventy people.
5
安卡拉整个肆意扩展的城区容纳了260多万人口。
ān kǎ lā zhěng gè sì yì kuò zhǎn de chéng qū róng nà le260 260 duō wàn rén。
The whole urban sprawl of Ankara contains over 6m people.
6
我猜这个大厅能容纳1000人.
wǒ cāi zhè gè dà tīng néng róng nà1000 1000.
I guess this hall to accommodate 1 , 000 persons.
Cultural Notes for 容纳
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of accommodating different opinions is often emphasized in discussions about harmony and collective decision-making, highlighting the value placed on consensus and social cohesion.
Frequently Asked Questions about 容纳
While both can mean to tolerate or accommodate, 容纳 often refers to physical space or acceptance of ideas, while 包容 emphasizes a more profound embrace of diversity.
Yes, 容纳 can be used formally, especially in discussions around policy or ideology, but be mindful of context and audience.
Primarily, yes. However, in certain contexts, it can imply a reluctant tolerance of ideas that one may not fully agree with.
