容纳 róngnà to hold
to hold; to contain; to accommodate; to tolerate (different opinions)
How to remember 容纳: 容 contain + 纳 to adopt = to hold.
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How it is used
- To hold / accommodate a number of people or things (capacity) - 体育馆可容纳三万人 (tǐyùguǎn kě róngnà sānwàn rén) the stadium holds 30,000 people.
- Core sense is physical/space capacity; extends to accepting differing views (容纳不同意见).
- Contrast 容忍 (endure something bad) - 容纳 is neutral 'fit/take in', not putting up with.
Example sentences
- 这个房间能容纳200人。 Zhège fángjiān néng róngnà 200rén.The room has a seating capacity of 200.
- 这个大厅可以容纳5000个人。 Zhège dàtīng kěyǐ róngnà 5000gèrén.This hall can hold 5,000 people.