量
capacity; limit; quantity; measure
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesnoun
ancient measuring container
archaicMostly used in classical Chinese or historical contexts now.
Ancient common people used measuring containers to weigh grain.
The museum exhibits measuring containers from the Han Dynasty.
noun
capacity; limit; tolerance
Used for physical capacity, mental tolerance, or personal character limits.
He has a big appetite and can eat three bowls of rice per meal.
This young man has great tolerance and won't argue with you.
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He is very timid and has little courage.
He tried his best in this game and showed all his strength.
The capacity of this cup is 500 milliliters.
noun
quantity; amount; number
Used to refer to the numerical amount of something.
This year's rainfall is much higher than last year's.
Schools require equal emphasis on teaching quality and quantity, not just focusing on numbers.
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Traffic data in the market is constantly growing.
The budget amount for this project has been confirmed.
The factory increased production volume and the number of goods made.
verb
to estimate; to weigh; to evaluate
formalUsed for evaluating one's own abilities or making decisions based on conditions.
We should act within our means and not force ourselves to do things beyond our ability.
The government should balance spending with income and arrange the fiscal budget reasonably.
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The company will hire people based on their abilities and assign positions according to their skills.
He will weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.
We need to tailor our study plans to suit our own circumstances.