气量 — meaning in English
qì liàng
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English meaning
- courtesy noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
- forbearance noun An arrangement in which a lender agrees to pause or reduce a borrower's payments for a set period instead of treating the loan as in default.
- forgiveness noun The act of no longer being angry at someone for a wrong they did.
- indulgence noun The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
- leniency noun Mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.
- mercy noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
Senses
气量 is used for these senses in English:
- courtesy (uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
- forbearance A refraining from the enforcement of something (as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due.
- forgiveness A readiness to forgive.
- indulgence The act of indulging.
- leniency The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
- mercy (uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
courtesy — full definition
- noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
- adj Given free of charge, or done as a polite gesture rather than an obligation.
forbearance — full definition
- noun An arrangement in which a lender agrees to pause or reduce a borrower's payments for a set period instead of treating the loan as in default.
- noun Patient self-control shown by not reacting, retaliating or enforcing a right you could enforce.