B1 verb Formal #3,500 most common 1 min read

宽恕

ku1n sh4 /kʰwán ʂû/
Practice it

Forgiveness is the act of letting go of resentment to find inner peace.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • To forgive someone for their mistakes.
  • To let go of resentment and anger.
  • A formal term for showing mercy.

Overview

  1. 1概述：宽恕（kuānshù）是一个体现道德修养和情感成熟的词汇。它不仅意味着放过别人的错误，更代表了一种豁达的人生态度。当一个人选择宽恕时，他实际上是选择了与过去和解，不再让愤怒或怨恨束缚自己的生活。2) 用法模式：宽恕通常作为及物动词使用，后面常接人或行为。例如“宽恕某人”或“宽恕某人的过错”。在句式上，它常用于表达一种高姿态的谅解，比如“请求宽恕”或“宽恕了对方的冒犯”。3) 常见语境：该词多出现于正式的文学作品、宗教谈话、法律调解或人际冲突解决的场景中。在日常口语中，人们更多使用“原谅”；而在强调庄重感或深刻的道德反思时，“宽恕”更为贴切。例如，在处理深层的背叛或伤害时，用“宽恕”比“原谅”更能传达出一种超越个人恩怨的宽广胸怀。4) 同义词辨析：与“原谅”相比，“宽恕”的语感更重，带有更多道德和精神上的救赎意味。“原谅”偏重于不再追究责任，而“宽恕”则暗示了对伤害的接纳与释怀。同时，它与“饶恕”意义相近，但“饶恕”有时带有上位者对下位者的恩赐感，而“宽恕”更多强调的是一种心理上的解脱与人格的升华。

Examples

1

我决定宽恕他曾经的背叛。

everyday

I decided to forgive his past betrayal.

2

恳请您的宽恕，这是我个人的疏忽。

formal

I beg for your forgiveness; this was my oversight.

3

宽恕是医治心灵创伤的良药。

informal

Forgiveness is the best medicine for healing emotional wounds.

4

在宗教伦理中，宽恕被视为一种崇高的美德。

academic

In religious ethics, forgiveness is regarded as a noble virtue.

Common Collocations

请求宽恕 Ask for forgiveness
获得宽恕 Obtain forgiveness
宽恕他人 Forgive others

Common Phrases

求得宽恕

Seek forgiveness

宽恕之心

A heart of forgiveness

宽恕一切

Forgive everything

Often Confused With

宽恕 vs 原谅

原谅 is general and used for daily mistakes. 宽恕 is deeper, more formal, and often involves moral or spiritual weight.

宽恕 vs 饶恕

饶恕 often implies an authority figure deciding not to punish a subordinate. 宽恕 emphasizes the internal release of resentment.

Grammar Patterns

请求某人宽恕 宽恕某人的过错 学会宽恕

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Use '宽恕' in formal or serious writing to convey depth. It is not recommended for casual daily interactions. Always consider the emotional weight of the situation before using it.

Common Mistakes

Do not use '宽恕' for simple, trivial errors like being late for a meeting. Using it too frequently makes the speaker sound melodramatic. Ensure the subject is capable of granting forgiveness.

Tips

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Use in serious contexts

Save '宽恕' for significant emotional or moral situations. It is more powerful than the common '原谅'.

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Do not over-use

Avoid using it for trivial matters like spilling coffee. It sounds too dramatic for daily small talk.

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Moral depth in Chinese culture

Chinese culture values '宽容' (tolerance), and '宽恕' is the ultimate expression of this virtue in interpersonal relationships.

Word Origin

The character '恕' is composed of '如' (like) and '心' (heart), implying 'putting your heart in another's place.' This is the root of empathy and forgiveness.

Cultural Context

Forgiveness is highly regarded in Confucian and Buddhist traditions as a way to maintain social harmony. It is seen as a sign of inner strength rather than weakness.

Memory Tip

Think of '宽' (wide) + '恕' (heart/mind). A 'wide heart' is one that has enough space to hold forgiveness instead of hate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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原谅通常用于日常生活中较小的过失，而宽恕涉及更深的情感创伤或道德层面的谅解。宽恕往往带有更强的正式感和精神升华的含义。

当你想表达一种超越常规的谅解，或者在文学、宗教、正式致歉的语境下，使用“宽恕”会显得非常得体。

是的，人们常说“宽恕自己”，意指放下内心的愧疚和自我责备，从而获得心理上的解脱。

在法律语境中，它有时被用作“赦免”的同义词，但更多时候它是一个道德词汇而非法律术语。

Test Yourself

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他真诚地请求对方的___，希望能够弥补自己的过错。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 宽恕

宽恕指原谅过失，符合语境中请求谅解的含义。

multiple choice

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Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 对方严重背叛了信任

宽恕适用于严重的伤害或冲突，而非琐事。

sentence building

学会 / 宽恕 / 也是 / 自己 / 一种 / 智慧

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 学会宽恕自己也是一种智慧

符合逻辑的语序。

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