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March 24, 2026
偏僻piānpì(pian1pi4)
偏僻 refers to locations that are remote or desolate, often far from urban areas. It can describe places that are hard to reach or sparsely populated, evoking a sense of isolation or seclusion.
Strokes26Frequency#10273DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In China, many rural areas are often described as 偏僻, highlighting the contrast between urban development and traditional, isolated lifestyles. This term can reflect the challenges faced by those living in less accessible regions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a lonely path (偏) leading to a deserted village (僻), where the only sounds are the whispers of the wind. The pronunciation 'pian pi' can remind you of a 'pianist' playing in a quiet, distant place, enhancing the feeling of remoteness.
Meanings of 偏僻
piānpì(pian1pi4)
1remote
2desolate
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About 偏僻
偏僻Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#10273Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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偏远 (piānyuǎn) - use 偏僻 for locations that evoke a stronger sense of desolation or isolation compared to 偏远, which can imply remoteness without the same connotation of desolation.
Usage Notes
This word is typically used in both formal and informal contexts to describe geography or lifestyle. Be careful not to confuse it with '偏好' (preference), as they have different meanings. Common collocations include '偏僻地区' (remote area) and '偏僻的村庄' (desolate village).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 偏僻 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to geography, travel, and descriptions of places. Students should focus on using it in context, especially when discussing travel experiences or rural areas.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 偏僻 to describe something that is simply 'unpopular' instead of 'remote'. For example, saying '这个地方很偏僻' (This place is very unpopular) should be corrected to emphasize the remoteness: '这个地方很偏僻' (This place is very remote).
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偏僻 refers to locations that are remote or desolate, often far from urban areas. It can describe places that are hard to reach or sparsely populated, evoking a sense of isolation or seclusion.
When to use 偏僻
This word is typically used in both formal and informal contexts to describe geography or lifestyle. Be careful not to confuse it with '偏好' (preference), as they have different meanings. Common collocations include '偏僻地区' (remote area) and '偏僻的村庄' (desolate village).
偏僻 or something close to it
偏远 (piānyuǎn) - use 偏僻 for locations that evoke a stronger sense of desolation or isolation compared to 偏远, which can imply remoteness without the same connotation of desolation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 偏僻 to describe something that is simply 'unpopular' instead of 'remote'. For example, saying '这个地方很偏僻' (This place is very unpopular) should be corrected to emphasize the remoteness: '这个地方很偏僻' (This place is very remote).
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Grammar Patterns of 偏僻
偏僻 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 3 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.
