Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
倾向
qīngxiàng
Description
"倾向"是指一个人或事物在某个方向上的趋势或喜好。
"倾向" refers to a person's or thing's tendency or preference in a certain direction.
我们常说"有……的倾向",表示容易朝某个方向发展。
We often say "有……的倾向" to indicate an inclination to develop in a certain direction.
Meanings
倾向qīngxiàng
tendency; inclination toward something
他有喜欢熬夜的倾向。
He tends to stay up late.
倾向qīngxiàng
to lean toward; to prefer
我更倾向于选择第一个方案。
I am more inclined to choose the first option.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
倾 (to lean/incline) + 向 (direction), literally "leaning in a direction."
- Nuance
often used with 于 as 倾向于 to mean "tend to prefer."
Links