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March 24, 2026
倾斜(傾斜)qīngxié(qing1xie2)
倾斜 (qīngxié) means to incline or lean at an angle. It is often used to describe physical objects that are not upright, but it can also refer to opinions or positions that are biased or favoring one side over another. In various contexts, it can convey both a literal and figurative sense of slanting or tilting.
Frequency#10782DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese architecture and design, the concept of倾斜 is significant, particularly in traditional pagoda designs where angles are carefully calculated to create a visually appealing slant that symbolizes harmony and balance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person (representing '倾', which means to lean) holding a scale that is tipping over (symbolizing '斜', which means slant). The image of the person leaning with the scale shows both the action and the angle, helping to remember the pronunciation 'qīngxié' as 'leaning on a scale'.
Meanings of 倾斜
qīngxié(qing1xie2)
1to incline
2to lean
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About 倾斜
倾斜Simplified
傾斜Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 倾斜
Quick Contrast
倾斜 (qīngxié) vs 倾斜度 (qīngxié dù) — use 倾斜 for the action of leaning, while 倾斜度 refers specifically to the degree of inclination.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person (representing '倾', which means to lean) holding a scale that is tipping over (symbolizing '斜', which means slant). The image of the person leaning with the scale shows both the action and the angle, helping to remember the pronunciation 'qīngxié' as 'leaning on a scale'.
Usage Notes
While 倾斜 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar words like 倾向 (qīngxiàng), which means 'tendency' or 'inclination' in a more abstract sense. Be mindful of the tones when pronouncing, as getting them incorrect can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 倾斜 connects with other vocabulary related to physical properties and abstract concepts of bias or perspective. Students should focus on using it in sentences that discuss both literal inclines and metaphorical biases to strengthen their understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese architecture and design, the concept of倾斜 is significant, particularly in traditional pagoda designs where angles are carefully calculated to create a visually appealing slant that symbolizes harmony and balance.
Common Mistakes
Learners may incorrectly use 倾斜 to describe a stable object, saying '这张桌子是倾斜的' (This table is leaning), when they mean 'This table is stable'. The correct usage would be for objects that are actually slanted.
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Grammar Patterns of 倾斜
倾斜 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Complete the Sentence
地板是平的，但天花板朝他的头这边____。
The floor was level, but the ceiling sloped toward his head.
Example Sentences for 倾斜 (10)
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地板是平的，但天花板朝他的头这边倾斜。
dì bǎn shì píng de， ， dàn tiān huā bǎn zhāo tā de tóu zhè biān qīng。
The floor was level, but the ceiling sloped toward his head.
2
那棵树倾斜得非常厉害。
nà kē shù qīng xié dé fēi cháng lì hài。
The tree was leaning at a low angle from the ground.
3
他不明白为什么他的计算器上面的数字向右倾斜。
tā bù míng bái wéi shí mó tā de jì suàn qì shàng miàn de shù zì xiàng yòu qīng xié。
He wonders why the digits on his calculator slope to the right.
The sleigh was on one runner, heeling like a yacht in a wind.
8
船正以30度角倾斜。
chuán zhèng yǐ30 30 dù jiǎo qīng。
The boat is now leaning at a 30 degree angle.
9
地轴倾斜成约二百三十一度角.
dì zhóu qīng xié chéng yuē èr bǎi sān shí yī dù jiǎo.
The earth's axis is titled at an angle of about
10
3平方米的厚板倾斜放置着。
3 3 píng fāng mǐ de hòu bǎn qīng xié fàng zhì。
The 3-metre-square slabs are on a tilt.
Cultural Notes for 倾斜
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese architecture and design, the concept of倾斜 is significant, particularly in traditional pagoda designs where angles are carefully calculated to create a visually appealing slant that symbolizes harmony and balance.
Frequently Asked Questions about 倾斜
You can say, '这座建筑物有点倾斜' (This building is slightly leaning).
倾斜 refers to a physical slant, while 倾向 describes a tendency or inclination towards something abstract.
Yes, it can describe biased opinions or perspectives, such as '他的看法有点倾斜' (His view is a bit biased).
