Meanings of 偏僻
By ear
Play it, then pick what 偏僻 means.
About 偏僻
Podcast: 偏僻
Podcast: 偏僻
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 偏僻
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.
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).
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.
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).
Pronunciation of 偏僻
Drill the tone of 偏僻 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 偏僻 to You
Let me explain 偏僻 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 偏僻 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 偏僻?
Learning Lab
Knowing 偏僻 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component Characters
How to say remote in Chinese
“remote” in Chinese is偏僻
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).
Write 偏僻
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 偏僻 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
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.
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
它确实是个____的地方。
It's an isolated spot all right.
Example Sentences for 偏僻 (7)
Ask Jason
Have a question about 偏僻?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
Frequently Asked Questions about 偏僻
No, 偏僻 specifically refers to locations and is not used for personal characteristics.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 偏僻?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.