English–Chinese
“indulge” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzòng róng
Example
父母不应该纵容孩子的坏习惯。fù mǔ bù yīng gāi zòng róng hái zi de huài xí guàn
Parents should not indulge their children's bad habits.
How to say “indulge” in Chinese
“Indulge” in Chinese is 纵容 (zòng róng).
Let bad behavior pass without a boundary, giving it room to continue and perhaps grow.
Example sentences with 纵容
法律不能纵容腐败行为。fǎ lǜ bù néng zòng róng fǔ bài xíng wéi
The law cannot condone corruption.
Tips for using 纵容
- Because it assigns blame, this verb often appears in complaints about parents, leaders, or institutions, making it useful for discussing responsibility in everyday situations.