从宽

從寬

cóngkuān

verb #25,538

Meanings

1 to be lenient
2 to deal with leniently
3 leniently

Characters

to follow/to comply with

lenient/generous/broad

Examples

HSK 6

法官决定对他从宽处理。

Fǎguān juédìng duì tā cóngkuān chǔlǐ.

The judge decided to deal with him leniently.

HSK 7-9

坦白从宽，抗拒从严。

Tǎnbái cóngkuān, kàngjù cóngyán.

Confess and receive lenient treatment; resist and face severity.

Tips

culture

坦白从宽，抗拒从严 is a famous Chinese legal and political slogan encouraging confession in exchange for lighter punishment. It is widely recognized in China and often referenced in dramas and legal contexts.

Stroke Order

从 cóng

宽 kuān