Definition
雅量 refers to a person's broad-mindedness and tolerance — the ability to forgive minor offenses or accept different opinions without getting upset. It's a literary, formal word used in praise of someone's character. The second meaning, 'great capacity for liquor,' is a classical usage you'll encounter in historical texts but rarely in modern conversation.
n.
(formal) magnanimitygenerous spiritforbearance(archaic) great capacity for drinking alcohol
Examples
- ，雅量，。Tā wéirén kuānhòu, hěn yǒu yā, cóng bù jìjiào xiǎoshì.He is generous and magnanimous, never fussing over small matters.
- ，雅量。Miànduì pīpíng, tā zhǎnxiàn le fēifán de yā.In the face of criticism, she showed extraordinary magnanimity.
- 雅量，。Gǔdài wénrén cháng yǐ yā zìxǔ, néng yǐn shù dǒu ér bú zuì.Ancient literati often prided themselves on their capacity for liquor, able to drink several dou without getting drunk.
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