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容 combines the roof radical 宀 atop the valley component 谷, visually merging a sheltered structure with an open expanse. This formation evokes a covered, spacious area capable of holding things. The core meaning centers on physical capacity, the ability to contain or accommodate within a defined space. From this concrete sense of spatial inclusion, the meaning naturally extended to accommodating people and ideas, giving rise to concepts of tolerance, acceptance, and allowance. Additionally, 容 developed a secondary meaning related to facial appearance or physical bearing, linking outward presentation to the overall form or "capacity" of a person.
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学习中文很容易。
这本书的内容很有趣。
我无法形容我的快乐。
她的容貌非常美丽。
我们应该宽容他人。
这个杯子的容量很大。
请把水放在容器里。
公司不容许员工迟到。