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TOPIK 5noun

도량

doryang

도량이 · 도량을

magnanimity, broad-mindedness, generosity of spirit

Example

그는 남의 실수를 웃어넘길 만큼 도량이 넓어요.

He's broad-minded enough to laugh off other people's mistakes.

Word parts

도 measure량 capacity

Literally 'measure and capacity' — how much your heart can hold.

Good to know

Almost always 도량이 넓다 / 크다 (broad-minded) or 도량이 좁다 (petty).