Meaning
容积 refers to the amount of space inside a three-dimensional object or container, typically measured in cubic units. It's a technical term commonly used in mathematics, physics, engineering, and everyday contexts when discussing how much a container can hold.
Usage
This word is used in formal and technical contexts, especially in science and mathematics education. In everyday speech, people might use simpler terms like 大小 (size) or 能装多少 (how much it can hold) when discussing capacity informally. Common in contexts involving containers, vehicles, buildings, and geometric calculations.
Examples
- 01这个水箱的容积是50升。.The volume of this water tank is 50 liters.
- 02我们需要计算这个圆柱体的容积。.We need to calculate the volume of this cylinder.
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Common collocations
- 容积率floor area ratio
- 计算容积to calculate volume
- 容积单位unit of volume
Origin
容 originally meant 'to contain' or 'capacity,' while 积 refers to 'accumulation' or 'product' (as in multiplication). Together they form a compound meaning 'the accumulated space that can be contained,' thus 'volume.'