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March 24, 2026
僻pì(pi4)
The character 僻 (pì) conveys meanings related to being biased, secluded, or remote. It is often used to describe places that are out of the way or people with unorthodox views. This word can carry a negative connotation when referring to someone's biased opinions or an area that is seen as low or uncultured.
Strokes15Radical亻Frequency#39669DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 'secluded' often relates to traditional values, where remote areas may be viewed positively for their tranquility and connection to nature, as opposed to urban areas which are seen as more modern and bustling.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'biased' person standing alone in a 'remote' area, where few venture. The character 僻 looks like a person (亻) standing apart from the crowd, emphasizing their seclusion and unique perspective.
Meanings of 僻
pì(pi4)
1biased
2low
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About 僻
僻Simplified
15Strokes
亻Radical
形容词性语素xíngróngcíadjective root (adj.root)Part of Speech
#39669Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
偏 (piān) - use 僻 (pì) when describing something that is not only biased but also potentially secluded or remote, while 偏 (piān) focuses more on bias without the connotation of remoteness.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 僻 with other characters that have similar sounds but different meanings. It is generally used in informal contexts, especially when discussing opinions or places. Common collocations include 僻静 (pì jìng - secluded) and 僻见 (pì jiàn - biased view).
HSK Study Tips
While 僻 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding this character can help learners expand their vocabulary related to opinions and descriptions of places. Focus on its usage in context with other descriptive words to enhance your understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 僻 by applying it to contexts unrelated to seclusion or bias. For instance, saying '我有一个僻的观点' (I have a biased viewpoint) is correct, but using it to describe something positive may lead to confusion.
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Pronunciation of 僻
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Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 辟 represents the sound.
1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
2The sound half辟 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaypeople living out of the way
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 僻?
Decomposition of 僻
IDS Structure⿰亻辟
僻Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
辟bi4
right
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Which of these is a component of 僻?
How to say biased in Chinese
“biased” in Chinese is僻pì
The character 僻 (pì) conveys meanings related to being biased, secluded, or remote. It is often used to describe places that are out of the way or people with unorthodox views. This word can carry a negative connotation when referring to someone's biased opinions or an area that is seen as low or uncultured.
When to use 僻
Be careful not to confuse 僻 with other characters that have similar sounds but different meanings. It is generally used in informal contexts, especially when discussing opinions or places. Common collocations include 僻静 (pì jìng - secluded) and 僻见 (pì jiàn - biased view).
僻 or something close to it
偏 (piān) - use 僻 (pì) when describing something that is not only biased but also potentially secluded or remote, while 偏 (piān) focuses more on bias without the connotation of remoteness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 僻 by applying it to contexts unrelated to seclusion or bias. For instance, saying '我有一个僻的观点' (I have a biased viewpoint) is correct, but using it to describe something positive may lead to confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 僻
僻 carries 5 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
它确实是个偏____的地方。
It's an isolated spot all right.
Example Sentences for 僻 (10)
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1
它确实是个偏僻的地方。
tā què shí shì gè piān pì de dì fāng。
It's an isolated spot all right.
2
我这人非常孤僻，从不出门。
wǒ zhè rén fēi cháng gū pì， ， cóng bù chū。
I'm very much a loner — I never go out.
3
我的婚姻破裂了。这让我变得孤僻、不愿与人来往。
wǒ de hūn yīn pò liè le。 。 zhè ràng wǒ biàn dé gū、 pì 、 bù yuàn yǔ rén。
My marriage has broken up. It has made me reclusive and unsociable.
