容量
The maximum amount that something can contain. It can refer to physical volume, data storage, or mental ability to process information.
Examples
3 of 5这个体育场可以容纳五万名观众，容量非常大。
This stadium can accommodate 50,000 spectators; its capacity is very large.
我们需要评估该城市的电力系统容量。
We need to evaluate the power system capacity of the city.
人类大脑的处理容量是有限的。
The processing capacity of the human brain is limited.
Word Family
Memory Tip
容 (hold) + 量 (amount) = The amount it can hold.
Quick Quiz
随着用户数量的增加，服务器的____需要进一步扩大。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 容量
Examples
这个体育场可以容纳五万名观众，容量非常大。
formalThis stadium can accommodate 50,000 spectators; its capacity is very large.
我们需要评估该城市的电力系统容量。
academicWe need to evaluate the power system capacity of the city.
人类大脑的处理容量是有限的。
academicThe processing capacity of the human brain is limited.
我的手机内存容量已经满了。
everydayMy phone's memory capacity is full.
增加电池容量可以提高手机的续航时间。
businessIncreasing battery capacity can improve the phone's battery life.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
脑容量
brain capacity
内存容量
memory capacity
库容
reservoir capacity
Often Confused With
体积 is the physical space an object occupies, while 容量 is the amount it can hold inside.
Usage Notes
Used widely in technology (IT), engineering, and psychology (cognitive load).
Common Mistakes
Using it for 'weight' or 'area' (should use 重量 or 面积).
Memory Tip
容 (hold) + 量 (amount) = The amount it can hold.
Word Origin
Derived from '容' (to contain) and '量' (quantity/amount).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
随着用户数量的增加，服务器的____需要进一步扩大。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 容量
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