Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
这个水库的容量有限,连续暴雨可能导致水位迅速上升。Zhège shuǐkù de róngliàng yǒuxiàn, liánxù bàoyǔ kěnéng dǎozhì shuǐwèi xùnsù shàngshēng.This reservoir has limited capacity, and continuous heavy rain may cause the water level to rise rapidly.
这个冰箱的容量很大,一家人一周的菜都放得下。Zhège bīngxiāng de róngliàng hěn dà, yì jiārén yì zhōu de cài dōu fàng de xià.This fridge has a large capacity and can hold a week of food for a whole family.
这个杯子的容量是五百毫升。Zhège bēizi de róngliàng shì wǔbǎi háoshēng.The capacity of this cup is five hundred millilitres.