Meaning
包容 means to tolerate or accept others' differences, mistakes, or shortcomings with an open and forgiving attitude. It emphasizes emotional generosity and the ability to embrace diversity without judgment. The word carries a positive connotation of broad-mindedness and compassion.
Usage
包容 is commonly used in formal and semi-formal contexts when discussing interpersonal relationships, cultural diversity, or personal character. It often appears in discussions about virtues, parenting, leadership, and social harmony. Native speakers use it to describe someone's capacity to accept others' flaws or to advocate for mutual understanding in society.
Examples
- 01父母应该包容孩子的错误，给他们改正的机会。, .Parents should be tolerant of their children's mistakes and give them opportunities to correct them.
- 02一个成功的团队需要成员之间互相包容和理解。.A successful team needs mutual tolerance and understanding among its members.
Characters
Common collocations
- 包容性inclusiveness, tolerance
- 互相包容to be mutually tolerant
- 包容心tolerant heart/spirit
- 包容态度tolerant attitude
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 包 (to wrap/contain) and 容 (to hold/tolerate), literally suggesting the idea of wrapping around or containing something within oneself, metaphorically extended to mean accepting or tolerating others.