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倾斜
qīngxié
Description
倾斜的意思是一个东西不是平的，而是往一边斜着。
The meaning of 倾斜 is that something is not flat but slanted to one side.
比如比萨斜塔就是有点倾斜的。
For example, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a bit 倾斜.
Meanings
倾斜qīngxié
to tilt; to slant; to lean
这座塔向左边倾斜。
The tower leans to the left.
倾斜qīngxié
tilted; slanting; inclined
墙上挂着一幅倾斜的画。
A tilted painting hangs on the wall.
倾斜qīngxié
to favor; to give preference to
政策向农村地区倾斜。
The policy favors rural areas.
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Notes
- Etymology
倾 (to lean/incline) + 斜 (slanting), two similar characters combined.
- Nuance
sense 3 (favoring) is common in formal writing about policy or resources.
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