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倾向 (qīngxiàng) — use 偏向 when emphasizing a stronger bias or deviation, while 倾向 suggests a more neutral inclination.
偏向 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of its connotation in political discussions, where it may imply deviation from accepted norms. Common collocations include 偏向某一方 (pian4 xiang4 mou3 yi4 fang1) meaning 'to lean towards one side.'
Though not an HSK vocabulary word, 偏向 connects with HSK Level 4 vocabulary that discusses preferences and opinions. Focus on understanding its use in various contexts to enhance comprehension in discussions about bias or inclination.
Learners often confuse 偏向 with 方向 (fang4 xiang4), which means 'direction.' For example, saying '我偏向去那儿' (I prefer to go there) should be corrected to '我偏向于去那儿' (I tend to go there).
Pronunciation of 偏向
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How to say partial towards sth in Chinese
“partial towards sth” in Chinese is偏向
偏向 (pian1 xiang4) refers to a tendency or inclination towards something, often suggesting a preference or bias. It can be used in contexts ranging from personal preferences to political ideologies, indicating a leaning or deviation from a neutral stance.
When to use 偏向
偏向 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of its connotation in political discussions, where it may imply deviation from accepted norms. Common collocations include 偏向某一方 (pian4 xiang4 mou3 yi4 fang1) meaning 'to lean towards one side.'
偏向 or something close to it
倾向 (qīngxiàng) — use 偏向 when emphasizing a stronger bias or deviation, while 倾向 suggests a more neutral inclination.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 偏向 with 方向 (fang4 xiang4), which means 'direction.' For example, saying '我偏向去那儿' (I prefer to go there) should be corrected to '我偏向于去那儿' (I tend to go there).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 偏向
You can say '我偏向支持这个观点' (I tend to support this viewpoint).
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