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piān

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"偏"的意思是不在中间,向一边歪。

"偏" means not in the middle, leaning to one side.

它也可以表示故意跟别人的想法不一样。

It can also mean deliberately having a different opinion from others.

Meanings

piān

leaning to one side; slanted; not centered

这幅画挂得有点偏。

This painting is hung a bit crooked.

piān

deliberately; insistently (going against expectation)

我让他别去,他偏要去。

I told him not to go, but he insisted on going.

piān

to be partial; to favor one side unfairly

妈妈总是偏着弟弟。

Mom always favors my younger brother.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as an adverb 偏 often shows stubbornness or defiance, contrary to what someone wanted.

  • Etymology

    from 亻(person) + 扁, originally meaning off to the side.

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