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    Expressing 'lenient' or 'magnanimous' with 宽大 (kuāndà)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    过于 + 宽大; 宽大 + 处理

    Explanation

    宽大 (kuāndà) means "lenient," "magnanimous," or "broad-minded." It is often used in legal and judicial contexts to describe a punishment or verdict that is considered too mild or merciful. It can also describe a person's generous character. Common collocations include 宽大处理 (lenient treatment).

    Examples

    • 法官对他进行了宽大处理，只判了缓刑。

      fǎguān duì tā jìnxíng le kuāndà chǔlǐ, zhǐ pàn le huǎnxíng.

      The judge gave him a lenient sentence, only imposing probation.

    • 他为人很宽大，从不跟别人斤斤计较。

      tā wéirén hěn kuāndà, cóng bù gēn biérén jīnjīnjìjiào.

      He is very magnanimous and never quibbles with others.

    • 如果你主动认罪，法院可能会宽大对待你。

      rúguǒ nǐ zhǔdòng rènzuì, fǎyuàn kěnéng huì kuāndà duìdài nǐ.

      If you confess voluntarily, the court may treat you leniently.

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