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偏向 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
偏向piānxiàngpartial towards sthHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #18304, Very Hard
偏向piānxiàngto preferHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #18304, Very Hard
偏向piānxiàngto inclineHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #18304, Very Hard
偏向piānxiàngerroneous tendencies (Leftist or Revisionist deviation)HSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #18304, Very Hard
piānxiàng(pian1xiang4)pian xiang T1
  1. 1partial towards sth
  2. 2to prefer
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March 24, 2026

偏向piānxiàng(pian1xiang4)

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.

Strokes17Frequency#18304DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In contemporary Chinese society, 偏向 can often be seen in discussions about political ideologies, reflecting the complexities of China's historical shifts in governance and thought, particularly in relation to Leftist or Revisionist movements.

Memory tip

Imagine a scale that is leaning to one side, representing a preference or bias. The character 偏 (pian) resembles a person leaning towards something, while 向 (xiang) can evoke the image of direction, indicating where this inclination points.

Meanings of 偏向

piānxiàng(pian1xiang4)
1partial towards sth
2to prefer
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偏向Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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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.

Usage Notes

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.'

HSK Study Tips

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.

Common Mistakes

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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Component characters

偏piānto lean
HSK 711 strokes亻
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向xiàngtowards
HSK 36 strokes口
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How to say partial towards sth in Chinese

“partial towards sth” in Chinese is偏向piānxiàng

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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You can say '我偏向支持这个观点' (I tend to support this viewpoint).

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