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March 24, 2026
颇(頗)Pō(Po1)
The character 颇 (pō) primarily means 'rather' or 'quite,' indicating a significant degree of something. It can convey a sense of partiality or bias, often used in contexts where one opinion or perspective is favored over another. Additionally, it serves as a surname in Chinese culture.
Strokes11Radical页Frequency#7131DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the use of 颇 often reflects a tendency to express personal biases or preferences in discussions, especially in literary or formal settings. Understanding its usage can provide insights into how opinions are articulated in Chinese discourse.
Memory tip
Imagine a person leaning (the radical for leaning or slanting, 斜) to one side while saying, 'I quite like this,' to remember that 颇 has to do with degrees of preference. The pronunciation 'pō' sounds like 'paw,' which you could visualize as a pet pawing at something it rather enjoys.
Meanings of 颇
Pō(Po1)
1rather
2quite
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About 颇
颇Simplified
頗Traditional
11Strokes
页Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#7131Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
颇 (pō) vs 相当 (xiāngdāng): use 颇 for a more subjective or biased degree, while 相当 conveys a more neutral equivalence.
Usage Notes
When using 颇, be cautious of its tone, as it can shift meanings based on pronunciation. It's more common in written or formal contexts, and a typical collocation is '颇有' (pō yǒu), meaning 'rather have' or 'quite possess.' Avoid using it in overly casual conversations.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 颇 connects with other nuanced adjectives and adverbs at this level. Students should focus on how to use it in various contexts, particularly in expressing opinions or preferences, to enhance their descriptive language skills.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 颇 with other similar-sounding words. For example, incorrectly using it in a casual sentence when a simpler word like '很' (hěn, 'very') would suffice. Instead, use 颇 in contexts that require a stronger nuance, like '这件衣服颇贵' (This piece of clothing is quite expensive).
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颇 = 页 + 皮. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 颇
IDS Structure⿰皮页
颇Full character
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皮Pi2
left
页ye4
right
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Parts
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How to say rather in Chinese
“rather” in Chinese is颇Pō
The character 颇 (pō) primarily means 'rather' or 'quite,' indicating a significant degree of something. It can convey a sense of partiality or bias, often used in contexts where one opinion or perspective is favored over another. Additionally, it serves as a surname in Chinese culture.
When to use 颇
When using 颇, be cautious of its tone, as it can shift meanings based on pronunciation. It's more common in written or formal contexts, and a typical collocation is '颇有' (pō yǒu), meaning 'rather have' or 'quite possess.' Avoid using it in overly casual conversations.
颇 or something close to it
颇 (pō) vs 相当 (xiāngdāng): use 颇 for a more subjective or biased degree, while 相当 conveys a more neutral equivalence.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 颇 with other similar-sounding words. For example, incorrectly using it in a casual sentence when a simpler word like '很' (hěn, 'very') would suffice. Instead, use 颇 in contexts that require a stronger nuance, like '这件衣服颇贵' (This piece of clothing is quite expensive).
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Grammar patterns of 颇
颇 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 10 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.
He's curiously innocent about what this means to other people.
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Word Family of 颇
Words containing this character7
颇Pōrather頗
颇为pōwéirather頗為
偏颇piānpōbiased偏頗
颇具pōjùrather頗具
景颇族jǐngpōzúJingpo ethnic group of Tibet and Yunnan景頗族
景颇jǐngpōJingpo ethnic group of Tibet and Yunnan景頗
德宏傣族景颇族自治州déhóngdǎizújǐngpōzúzìzhìzhōuDehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture in west Yunnan, surrounded on three sides by Myanmar (Burma), capital Luxi 潞西市德宏傣族景頗族自治州
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Frequently asked questions about 颇
Common phrases include '颇为' (pō wéi) meaning 'rather' or 'quite' and '颇受' (pō shòu) meaning 'well-received'. These phrases can enhance your expression in both writing and speaking.
Yes, while it's more common in written Chinese, you can still use 颇 in spoken Chinese, especially in more formal discussions.
颇 is pronounced as 'pō' with a flat tone, and it's important to differentiate it from the similar sounding 'pǒ' which has a falling tone.
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