海量

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Meaning and Usage

"海量" literally combines "sea" and "measure" to express an extremely large quantity or capacity. It is often used to describe vast amounts of tangible or intangible things, such as data, alcohol, or information.

Common Contexts

  • Describing huge quantities: "海量数据" (massive data)
  • Describing someone's capacity, especially for alcohol: "海量" (great drinking capacity)
  • Emphasizing abundance in abstract contexts like information or resources.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 海量数据: massive data sets, often used in tech or research.
  • 海量信息: vast information, common in media or internet contexts.
  • 海量: great drinking capacity, colloquial and informal.

Usage Notes

"海量" is a formal or literary expression and often appears in written language or formal speech. It conveys a sense of overwhelming abundance. Avoid using it for small or moderate quantities. It is not used as a verb but as an adjective or noun modifier.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "海量" with "大量" (large quantity). While both mean large amounts, "海量" emphasizes an almost limitless or enormous scale, often figurative, whereas "大量" is more neutral and common in everyday speech.

Example Sentences

This company has a massive amount of data resources that can support complex

He has a great capacity for alcohol and can drink a huge amount without

There is a vast amount of information on the internet; choosing the