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Pronunciation / Transliteration: zòngróng
"适度的自我放纵可以帮助缓解生活压力。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action or fact of indulging; allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
"A rare culinary indulgency can be a delightful way to reward yourself after a long week of work." - 2
A disposition to be lenient, forgiving, or tolerant toward others.
"She treated her grandchildren with great indulgency, overlooking their minor misbehavior."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'indulgentia', stemming from 'indulgere' meaning to be kind, yield, or concede. It entered Middle English via Old French during the 15th century, initially denoting a remission of temporal punishment for sins before broadening to signify general gratification and leniency.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Indulgency" is said worldwide
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indulgence
Transliteration: /ɛ̃.dyl.ʒɑ̃s/
"S'autoriser une petite indulgence de temps en temps est tout à fait normal."
Nachsicht
Transliteration: /ˈnaːxˌzɪçt/
"Er behandelte die Fehler der Auszubildenden mit großer Nachsicht."
indulgenza
Transliteration: /in.dulˈdʒɛn.tza/
"Mostrò grande indulgenza nei confronti dei giovani."
indulgencia
Transliteration: /in.dulˈxen.sja/
"Se permitió una pequeña indulgencia comprando el pastel de chocolate."
indulgência
Transliteration: /ĩ.duwˈʒẽ.sjɐ/
"Ele pediu indulgência pelos seus atrasos frequentes."
उदारता
Transliteration: udaarta
"शिक्षकों को छात्रों के प्रति कुछ उदारता दिखानी चाहिए।"
纵容
Transliteration: zòngróng
"适度的自我放纵可以帮助缓解生活压力。"
방종
Transliteration: bangjong
"그의 지나친 방종은 결국 건강을 해쳤다."
寛大
Transliteration: kandai
"上司の寛大な処置により、彼は救われた。"
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