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傾 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
傾qīngto upset, to pour out, to overflowx, 13 strokes, radical 亻
qīng(qing1) T1
  1. 1to upset, to pour out, to overflow
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March 24, 2026

傾qīng(qing1)

The character 傾 (qīng) primarily means to tilt or lean, often implying an action of upsetting or pouring out. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing the act of pouring liquid or expressing an emotional state of being inclined towards something, whether positive or negative.

Strokes13Radical亻
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of balance and harmony is significant, making the idea of 'tilting' or 'leaning' relevant in discussions about life choices and relationships, as it symbolizes the importance of maintaining equilibrium.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large teeter-totter (the character's form resembles a leaning figure) that tips over, spilling a cup of water on one side. The sound 'qīng' sounds like 'cling,' as if something is clinging to the edge before it spills over. This visual helps connect the character's meaning to its pronunciation.

Meanings of 傾

qīng(qing1)
1to upset, to pour out, to overflow
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About 傾

傾Simplified
13Strokes
亻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

倾 (qīng) vs 倾斜 (qīngxié) — use 倾 for the action of tilting or leaning, while 倾斜 specifically describes the state of being tilted.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 傾 with similar-sounding words or characters, leading to misinterpretations, particularly in emotional contexts. It's typically used in more formal contexts, and common collocations include 傾斜 (qīngxié, to tilt) and 傾注 (qīngzhù, to devote). Be mindful of the tone, as mispronunciation can alter meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 傾 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for learners at HSK 5 or 6. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in literary texts and conversations about emotions or physical actions, linking it to words about direction or inclination.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly write 傾 as 情 (qíng), which means emotion or feeling. Remember that the radical for 'leaning' in 傾 indicates its meaning related to tilting or pouring.

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Etymology of 傾

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)頃
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Origin

傾 = 亻 + 頃. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 傾

IDS Structure⿰亻頃
傾Full Character
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亻ren2
left
頃qing3
right
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How to say to upset, to pour out, to overflow in Chinese

“to upset, to pour out, to overflow” in Chinese is傾qīng

The character 傾 (qīng) primarily means to tilt or lean, often implying an action of upsetting or pouring out. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing the act of pouring liquid or expressing an emotional state of being inclined towards something, whether positive or negative.

When to use 傾

Learners often confuse 傾 with similar-sounding words or characters, leading to misinterpretations, particularly in emotional contexts. It's typically used in more formal contexts, and common collocations include 傾斜 (qīngxié, to tilt) and 傾注 (qīngzhù, to devote). Be mindful of the tone, as mispronunciation can alter meaning.

傾 or something close to it

倾 (qīng) vs 倾斜 (qīngxié) — use 倾 for the action of tilting or leaning, while 倾斜 specifically describes the state of being tilted.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly write 傾 as 情 (qíng), which means emotion or feeling. Remember that the radical for 'leaning' in 傾 indicates its meaning related to tilting or pouring.

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Word Family of 傾

Words Containing This Character20
倾向qīngxiàngtrend傾向
倾听qīngtīngto listen attentively傾聽
倾qīngto overturn傾
倾诉qīngsùto say everything (that is on one's mind)傾訴
倾斜qīngxiéto incline傾斜
倾销qīngxiāoto dump (goods, products)傾銷
倾倒to dump傾倒
倾注to throw into傾注
倾心to admire wholeheartedly傾心
倾城coming from everywhere傾城
倾家荡产qīngjiādàngchǎnto lose a family fortune (idiom)傾家蕩產
右倾right-wing右傾
倾盆大雨a downpour傾盆大雨
倾泻to pour down in torrents傾瀉
倾吐to pour out (emotions)傾吐
倾向性tendency傾向性
倾慕to adore傾慕
倾角dip傾角
倾覆to capsize傾覆
左倾left-leaning左傾
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Frequently Asked Questions about 傾

Common phrases include 傾斜 (qīngxié, to tilt) and 傾聽 (qīngtīng, to listen attentively).

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