B1 adjective Neutral #2,800 most common 1 min read

宽容

ku1n r2ng /kʰwán ʐʊŋ/
Practice it

Tolerance is the art of being broad-minded and forgiving towards others' imperfections.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Willingness to accept different opinions and behaviors.
  • The ability to forgive someone for their mistakes.
  • A positive trait reflecting broad-mindedness and empathy.

1) 概述：宽容是一个褒义词，核心在于一种心理上的弹性与豁达。它不仅指对他人过错的包容，更是一种处理人际冲突的智慧。具备宽容品质的人，通常能维持和谐的社交关系。

2) 使用模式：该词既可以形容人的性格（如：他是一个宽容的人），也可以形容具体的行为或态度（如：宽容的态度）。在句中常作定语或谓语，有时也作动词使用（如：宽容某人的过错）。

3) 常见语境：多用于职场管理、家庭教育、朋友相处等场景。例如，领导对下属的失误表示宽容，或者父母对子女的成长过程给予宽容。

4) 近义词辨析：与“包容”相比，“宽容”更强调对错误或冒犯的容忍；与“大度”相比，“宽容”侧重于对人不对事，强调情感上的接纳。

Examples

1

他是一个非常宽容的人，从不计较小事。

everyday

He is a very tolerant person and never dwells on trifles.

2

公司对员工的创新尝试应给予更多的宽容。

formal

The company should show more tolerance towards employees' innovative attempts.

3

大家宽容一点，这件事就过去了。

informal

If everyone is a bit more tolerant, this matter will pass.

4

该社会学研究探讨了多元文化背景下的宽容度。

academic

The sociological study explores the degree of tolerance in a multicultural context.

Common Collocations

宽容的态度 tolerant attitude
给予宽容 grant tolerance
宽容待人 treat others with tolerance

Common Phrases

宽宏大量

magnanimous and broad-minded

宽容大度

tolerant and generous

学会宽容

learn to be tolerant

Often Confused With

宽容 vs 纵容

Indulgence implies allowing bad behavior to continue without correction. It has a negative connotation compared to the positive nature of tolerance.

Grammar Patterns

对...宽容 表现出宽容 宽容地对待

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word is widely used in both formal and informal contexts. It carries a positive, moral connotation. It is often used as an adjective, but can function as a verb in specific structures.

Common Mistakes

Students often confuse it with '原谅' (forgive). Remember that '原谅' is usually a reaction to a specific event, while '宽容' is a stable character trait.

Tips

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Use it to describe personality

Pair it with verbs like '显得' (appears) or '待人' (treats others) to sound more natural. For example: 他待人非常宽容。

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Do not confuse with 'Indulgence'

Be careful not to imply that you allow bad behavior to continue without limit. Use '纵容' if you mean enabling bad behavior.

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Traditional Chinese Virtue

In Confucian culture, '宽容' is considered a key virtue of a 'Gentleman' (Junzi). It is highly valued in social harmony.

Word Origin

The character '宽' depicts a house with space, implying spaciousness. '容' means to contain or hold. Together, they mean having a large space in one's heart to hold others' flaws.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, being '宽容' is seen as a sign of high social status and maturity. It is considered essential for maintaining harmony within a group.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Wide' (宽) and 'Allow' (容). A wide mind allows room for others' mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

原谅通常针对具体的某个错误，强调事情发生后的谅解。而宽容是一种长期的性格特征，是一种随时准备接纳他人不足的心态。

宽容不等于纵容。健康的宽容应当建立在尊重原则的基础上，而不是对错误行为的无条件支持。

可以使用“宽宏大量”或“心胸宽广”来形容，这些成语进一步强调了气度之大。

非常重要。宽容的职场环境能减少内耗，促进团队协作，让员工更有安全感。

Test Yourself

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老师对学生偶尔的疏忽表现得非常___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 宽容

因为老师通常会体谅学生的疏忽，所以用宽容。

multiple choice

他是一个胸怀___的人。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 宽广

心胸宽广与宽容是对应的搭配。

sentence building

请根据语境造句。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 以上皆是

这三个选项都正确使用了宽容的用法。

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