fun1 wang4 daai6 loeng6寬宏大量宽宏大量
Jyutpingfun1 wang4 daai6 loeng6
Yalefūn wàhng daaih leuhng
Definition
Magnanimous, broad-minded, and tolerant of others' faults.
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How it's used
Describes someone who is genuinely forgiving and not petty about personal slights. It is often used as a compliment to praise someone's character after they have chosen to overlook a mistake or an insult. While it sounds slightly formal in some contexts, it remains the standard way to describe this personality trait in daily life.
Examples
He is very magnanimous and won't hold it against you.
Since you are so magnanimous, you will surely forgive him, right?
Related words
Common phrases
to be a magnanimous person
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being generous with money, which is better described as 大方. This term is strictly about emotional maturity and the capacity to forgive.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
