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偏偏 (piān piān) vs 偏 (piān) — use 偏偏 to emphasize an unexpected and stubborn outcome, while 偏 suggests a general inclination or bias without the same ironic nuance.
偏偏 is often used in informal contexts to express frustration or irony. Common mistakes include confusing it with 相反 (xiāng fǎn), which means 'opposite' but lacks the nuance of stubbornness or irony that 偏偏 conveys. Be mindful of the tone; it can carry a negative connotation.
As an HSK 6 word, 偏偏 connects to themes of contradiction and irony in language. Learners should focus on using it in sentences that highlight unexpected outcomes or emphasize the stubbornness of circumstances.
Learners often misplace 偏偏 within sentences, using it in contexts where a neutral term like 只是 (zhǐ shì) would suffice. For instance, saying '他偏偏是医生' (He is just a doctor) should be corrected to avoid misinterpretation of irony.
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How to say (indicates that sth turns out just the opposite of what one would expect or what would be normal) in Chinese
“(indicates that sth turns out just the opposite of what one would expect or what would be normal)” in Chinese is偏偏
偏偏 (piān piān) is an adverb used to express that something occurs contrary to expectations or what is deemed normal. It often conveys a sense of unfortunate irony, suggesting that the outcome is not only unexpected but also stubbornly persists against reason or desire.
When to use 偏偏
偏偏 is often used in informal contexts to express frustration or irony. Common mistakes include confusing it with 相反 (xiāng fǎn), which means 'opposite' but lacks the nuance of stubbornness or irony that 偏偏 conveys. Be mindful of the tone; it can carry a negative connotation.
偏偏 or something close to it
偏偏 (piān piān) vs 偏 (piān) — use 偏偏 to emphasize an unexpected and stubborn outcome, while 偏 suggests a general inclination or bias without the same ironic nuance.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misplace 偏偏 within sentences, using it in contexts where a neutral term like 只是 (zhǐ shì) would suffice. For instance, saying '他偏偏是医生' (He is just a doctor) should be corrected to avoid misinterpretation of irony.
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Grammar Patterns of 偏偏
偏偏 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 11 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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早不下雨，晚不下雨，____出门的时候下起雨来了。
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Frequently Asked Questions about 偏偏
偏偏 emphasizes that something happens stubbornly or ironically against expectations, while 反而 (fǎn ér) suggests a reversal of what one might expect, without the same connotation of stubbornness.
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