hóngliàng

洪量

Word · Noun

magnanimity; great capacity for alcohol

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

magnanimity; broad-mindedness; great tolerance

Describes a person's generous and tolerant nature, especially in dealing with others' mistakes or differing opinions.

Tā他
wéi为
rén人
hóng洪
liàng量
 ,
cóng从
bù不
jì计
jiào较
xiǎo小
shì事
 。

He is a magnanimous person who never fusses over trivial matters.

Zhè这
wèi位
lǐng领
dǎo导
yǐ以
hóng洪
liàng量
zhù著
chēng称
 ,
néng能
róng容
nà纳
bù不
tóng同
yì意
jiàn见
 。

This leader is renowned for his magnanimity and ability to accommodate different opinions.

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Hóng洪
liàng量
zhī之
rén人
 ,
fāng方
néng能
chéng成
dà大
shì事
 。

Only those with great magnanimity can accomplish great things.

2.

noun

great capacity for alcohol; high tolerance for liquor

Refers specifically to how much alcohol a person can consume without getting drunk.

Tā他
hóng洪
liàng量
jīng惊
rén人
 ,
lián连
hē喝
sān三
píng瓶
bái白
jiǔ酒
yě也
bù不
zuì醉
 。

He has an astonishing capacity for alcohol and can drink three bottles of liquor without getting drunk.

Bié别
kàn看
tā她
shēn身
cái材
jiāo娇
xiǎo小
 ,
qí其
shí实
hóng洪
liàng量
hěn很
dà大
 。

Don't be fooled by her petite figure—she actually has a great capacity for alcohol.

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Zhè这
wèi位
kè客
rén人
hóng洪
liàng量
guò过
rén人
 ,
zài再
duō多
ná拿
jǐ几
píng瓶
jiǔ酒
lái来
 。

This guest has an extraordinary capacity for alcohol—bring a few more bottles.