No. 4,277 in Chinese
宽大
"宽大" means spacious, lenient, or generous.
In a sentence
这个房子的客厅非常宽大,适合举办聚会。
The living room of this house is very spacious, suitable for hosting gatherings.
Here, "宽大" is used to describe the spaciousness of a physical space, emphasizing its size and capacity.
他对待困难时表现出宽大的胸怀,让人敬佩。
He demonstrated great generosity and tolerance when dealing with difficulties, which is admirable.
In this context, "宽大" refers to someone's generous and tolerant attitude, implying emotional or moral magnitude.
法官决定对这个初犯宽大处理,给予改正机会。
The judge decided to handle this first-time offender leniently, providing an opportunity for reform.
Here, "宽大" signifies leniency or magnanimity in judgment or punishment, showing mercy.
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