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March 24, 2026
不平()bùpíng(bu4ping2)
不平 (bù píng) refers to a sense of injustice or unfairness. It can describe a situation where things are not equal or fair, often leading to feelings of grievance or dissatisfaction, particularly in social or personal contexts.
Frequency#29357DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussions around 不平 often relate to social equity and community harmony, highlighting the importance of fairness in interpersonal relationships and societal structures.
Memory Tip
Think of 不 (bù) meaning 'not' and 平 (píng) meaning 'even' or 'flat'. Imagine a flat surface that is suddenly tilted or broken, creating an imbalance, which represents feelings of injustice or grievance.
Meanings of 不平
bùpíng(bu4ping2)
1uneven
2injustice
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不平Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
不公 (bù gōng) - use 不平 when emphasizing personal feelings of injustice, while 不公 focuses more on the objective unfairness of a situation.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 不 (bù) meaning 'not' and 平 (píng) meaning 'even' or 'flat'. Imagine a flat surface that is suddenly tilted or broken, creating an imbalance, which represents feelings of injustice or grievance.
Usage Notes
不平 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in discussions of social issues or personal grievances. Be careful not to confuse it with 平 (píng) alone, which means 'even' or 'flat'. Common collocations include 不平等 (bù píng děng) meaning 'inequality'.
HSK Study Tips
不平 is not an HSK vocabulary word, but it connects well with HSK Level 3 words like 公平 (gōng píng) meaning 'fairness'. Focus on understanding the nuances between these terms to enhance your vocabulary regarding social justice.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussions around 不平 often relate to social equity and community harmony, highlighting the importance of fairness in interpersonal relationships and societal structures.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 不平 with 平等 (píng děng), which means 'equality'. For example, saying '我觉得这个是平平的' (Wǒ juédé zhège shì píngpíng de) is incorrect; it should be '我觉得这不平' (Wǒ juédé zhè bù píng) to convey a sense of injustice.
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Cultural Notes for 不平
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In Chinese culture, discussions around 不平 often relate to social equity and community harmony, highlighting the importance of fairness in interpersonal relationships and societal structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about 不平
Yes, 不平 can describe personal feelings of dissatisfaction or grievance in response to perceived unfair treatment.
Common phrases include 不平等 (bù píng děng) for 'inequality' and 不平之鸣 (bù píng zhī míng) for 'complaints about injustice'.
