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倾斜 (qīngxié) vs 倾斜度 (qīngxié dù) — use 倾斜 for the action of leaning, while 倾斜度 refers specifically to the degree of inclination.
While 倾斜 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar words like 倾向 (qīngxiàng), which means 'tendency' or 'inclination' in a more abstract sense. Be mindful of the tones when pronouncing, as getting them incorrect can change the meaning.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 倾斜 connects with other vocabulary related to physical properties and abstract concepts of bias or perspective. Students should focus on using it in sentences that discuss both literal inclines and metaphorical biases to strengthen their understanding.
Learners may incorrectly use 倾斜 to describe a stable object, saying '这张桌子是倾斜的' (This table is leaning), when they mean 'This table is stable'. The correct usage would be for objects that are actually slanted.
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How to say to incline in Chinese
“to incline” in Chinese is倾斜
倾斜 (qīngxié) means to incline or lean at an angle. It is often used to describe physical objects that are not upright, but it can also refer to opinions or positions that are biased or favoring one side over another. In various contexts, it can convey both a literal and figurative sense of slanting or tilting.
When to use 倾斜
While 倾斜 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar words like 倾向 (qīngxiàng), which means 'tendency' or 'inclination' in a more abstract sense. Be mindful of the tones when pronouncing, as getting them incorrect can change the meaning.
倾斜 or something close to it
倾斜 (qīngxié) vs 倾斜度 (qīngxié dù) — use 倾斜 for the action of leaning, while 倾斜度 refers specifically to the degree of inclination.
What learners get wrong
Learners may incorrectly use 倾斜 to describe a stable object, saying '这张桌子是倾斜的' (This table is leaning), when they mean 'This table is stable'. The correct usage would be for objects that are actually slanted.
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Grammar patterns of 倾斜
倾斜 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 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.
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地板是平的，但天花板朝他的头这边____。
The floor was level, but the ceiling sloped toward his head.
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You can say, '这座建筑物有点倾斜' (This building is slightly leaning).
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