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纵容

zòng róng
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to indulge
  2. 2. to connive at

Word relationships

Related words

2 items
容忍
róng rěn

to put up with

宽容忍耐，允许存在
包庇
bāo bì

to shield

袒护或掩护坏人坏事

Synonyms

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放纵
fàng zòng

to indulge

指不加约束，任其发展

Usage notes

Common mistakes

纵容 implies active permissiveness, often of something bad; don't use it for neutral tolerance like 宽容.

Formality

Mainly used in formal or written contexts when criticizing someone for letting something negative happen.

Example Sentences

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父母不应该 纵容 孩子的坏习惯。
Parents should not indulge their children's bad habits.

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Child Words of 纵容

容
róng

to contain

纵
zòng

warp (the vertical threads in weaving)