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March 24, 2026
倾(傾)qīng(qing1)
The character 倾 (qīng) primarily means 'to lean' or 'to incline,' often used in contexts where something is tilting or collapsing. It can also imply an action of pouring out, such as liquid overflowing from a container. This character conveys a sense of imbalance or an action directed towards one side.
Strokes10Radical亻Frequency#6777DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of倾 (leaning) can symbolize imbalance or change, often reflected in traditional stories and proverbs that caution against extremes. For example, the idea of a 'leaning tower' can represent instability in both physical structures and life situations.
Memory Tip
Think of 倾 (qīng) as a person leaning (倾) over to one side, perhaps pouring out a drink from a tilted cup. The left side of the character resembles a person (亻) leaning, while the right side (青) suggests something youthful and vibrant, like a fresh drink being spilled.
Meanings of 倾
qīng(qing1)
1to overturn
2to collapse
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About 倾
倾Simplified
傾Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6777Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 倾
Quick Contrast
倾 (qīng) vs 倾斜 (qīngxié) — use 倾 when emphasizing the action of leaning or tilting, while 倾斜 specifically describes the state of being tilted.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 倾 (qīng) as a person leaning (倾) over to one side, perhaps pouring out a drink from a tilted cup. The left side of the character resembles a person (亻) leaning, while the right side (青) suggests something youthful and vibrant, like a fresh drink being spilled.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 倾 with related terms that describe tilting or leaning. It's important to use the correct context, as 倾 can express a physical incline or a metaphorical tendency. Common collocations include '倾斜' (qīngxié, to tilt) and '倾诉' (qīngsù, to confide).
HSK Study Tips
While 倾 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it relates to other HSK level words about movement and positioning, such as 倒 (dǎo, to fall) and 借 (jiè, to borrow). Focus on the nuances of leaning versus falling, as they can enhance your understanding of movement in Mandarin.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of倾 (leaning) can symbolize imbalance or change, often reflected in traditional stories and proverbs that caution against extremes. For example, the idea of a 'leaning tower' can represent instability in both physical structures and life situations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 倾 in place of other verbs like 倒 (dǎo, to fall) or 借 (jiè, to borrow). For example, saying '我倾书' (Wǒ qīng shū) instead of '我借书' (Wǒ jiè shū) to mean 'I borrow a book' is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 倾
倾 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
In dealing with suicidal youngsters, our aims should be clear.
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我们倾向于把维多利亚时代的人想象得非常古板、中规中矩。
wǒ mén qīng xiàng yú bǎ wéi duō lì yà shí dài de rén xiǎng xiàng dé fēi cháng gǔ bǎn、 、 zhōng guī zhōng。
We tend to imagine that the Victorians were very prim and proper.
Cultural Notes for 倾
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of倾 (leaning) can symbolize imbalance or change, often reflected in traditional stories and proverbs that caution against extremes. For example, the idea of a 'leaning tower' can represent instability in both physical structures and life situations.
Word Family of 倾
Words Containing This Character20
倾向qīngxiàngtrend傾向
倾听qīngtīngto listen attentively傾聽
倾qīngto overturn傾
倾诉qīngsùto say everything (that is on one's mind)傾訴
倾斜qīngxiéto incline傾斜
倾销qīngxiāoto dump (goods, products)傾銷
倾倒to dump傾倒
倾注to throw into傾注
倾心to admire wholeheartedly傾心
倾城coming from everywhere傾城
倾家荡产qīngjiādàngchǎnto lose a family fortune (idiom)傾家蕩產
右倾right-wing右傾
倾盆大雨a downpour傾盆大雨
倾泻to pour down in torrents傾瀉
倾吐to pour out (emotions)傾吐
倾向性tendency傾向性
倾慕to adore傾慕
倾角dip傾角
倾覆to capsize傾覆
左倾left-leaning左傾
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What does 倾向 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 倾
Common phrases include 倾斜 (qīngxié, to tilt) and 倾诉 (qīngsù, to confide). These phrases emphasize the action of leaning or directing emotions.
The correct pronunciation is qīng, with a high-level tone. Practice by saying it clearly and listening to native speakers.
Yes, 倾 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing physical positions or emotional tendencies.
