The verb 倾倒 (qīngdǎo) means 'to pour out' or 'to tip over.' It is commonly used in contexts where a liquid or substance is being spilled or poured, often suggesting a sudden action. This term can convey both physical actions, like pouring water from a container, and metaphorical uses, such as pouring out emotions or thoughts.
HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
倾倒qīngdǎo(qing1dao3)
The verb 倾倒 (qīngdǎo) means 'to pour out' or 'to tip over.' It is commonly used in contexts where a liquid or substance is being spilled or poured, often suggesting a sudden action. This term can convey both physical actions, like pouring water from a container, and metaphorical uses, such as pouring out emotions or thoughts.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of pouring tea is significant, often symbolizing hospitality and respect. The term 倾倒 can evoke these cultural practices, especially during ceremonies or gatherings where tea is served.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant kettle (the radical 倾 that looks like a kettle) tipping over and pouring tea everywhere. The sound of the kettle 'qing' and the action of 'dao' (倒) both capture the essence of the word—pouring out or tipping over.
About 倾倒
倾倒Simplified
16Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
倾斜 (qīngxié) - use 倾倒 for actions involving pouring or spilling, while 倾斜 refers to tilting or slanting without the implication of a liquid being poured.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant kettle (the radical 倾 that looks like a kettle) tipping over and pouring tea everywhere. The sound of the kettle 'qing' and the action of 'dao' (倒) both capture the essence of the word—pouring out or tipping over.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 倾倒 with other similar verbs like 倒 (dào), which also means 'to pour' but can imply a more general action. 倾倒 is more specific and often used in both literal and figurative contexts. Pay attention to the tone; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 7, students should focus on using 倾倒 in both concrete and abstract contexts, as this level emphasizes more nuanced vocabulary. Connecting it with other related terms, such as 倒 (dào) and 翻倒 (fāndǎo, to fall over), can enhance understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of pouring tea is significant, often symbolizing hospitality and respect. The term 倾倒 can evoke these cultural practices, especially during ceremonies or gatherings where tea is served.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 倾倒 with the noun form of 倒水 (dào shuǐ), which means 'to pour water.' Remember that 倾倒 emphasizes the action of tipping over, while 倒 is more general. For example, '我倾倒水' (I pour water) is correct, whereas '我倒水' can be correct but less specific.
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Cultural Notes for 倾倒
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In Chinese culture, the act of pouring tea is significant, often symbolizing hospitality and respect. The term 倾倒 can evoke these cultural practices, especially during ceremonies or gatherings where tea is served.
Frequently Asked Questions about 倾倒
Yes, 倾倒 can describe pouring out emotions or thoughts, in addition to its literal meaning.
Yes, while both mean 'to pour,' 倾倒 is more specific to the action of tipping over or pouring out, often with a sense of intention.
You can say, '他把水倾倒在地上' (He poured the water on the ground).
