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偏见 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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偏见piānjiànprejudiceHSK 7, v, rank #5645, Hard
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March 24, 2026
偏见(偏見)piānjiàn(pian1jian4)

偏见 (piānjiàn) refers to an unreasonable or unfair attitude towards a person or group, often based on preconceived notions rather than actual experience. It is commonly used in discussions about social issues, discrimination, and personal biases. Understanding this term is crucial for engaging in conversations about equality and social justice.

Frequency#5645DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese society, discussions about 偏见 are increasingly relevant, especially regarding ethnic diversity and gender equality. The term has gained prominence in recent years as social movements advocate for awareness and reduction of biases.

Memory Tip

Imagine a '偏' (slant) view that gives you a '见' (sight) that is tilted or unfair. Picture someone wearing glasses that distort their vision, leading them to see only the flaws in others, thus creating prejudice. This visual can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 偏见

piānjiàn(pian1jian4)
1prejudice
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About 偏见

偏见Simplified
偏見Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

偏见 (piānjiàn) vs 成见 (chéngjiàn): Use 偏见 when referring to an unreasonable bias, while 成见 refers to a preconceived notion that may not necessarily be negative.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a '偏' (slant) view that gives you a '见' (sight) that is tilted or unfair. Picture someone wearing glasses that distort their vision, leading them to see only the flaws in others, thus creating prejudice. This visual can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

偏见 is generally used in formal discussions, so it’s important to be aware of the context. A common mistake is to confuse it with 偏好 (piānhào), which means preference. Make sure to use the correct term when discussing biases versus preferences.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 偏见 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to social issues, such as 歧视 (qíshì, discrimination) and 偏好 (piānhào, preference). Students should focus on understanding its usage in academic or social contexts.

Cultural Note

In Chinese society, discussions about 偏见 are increasingly relevant, especially regarding ethnic diversity and gender equality. The term has gained prominence in recent years as social movements advocate for awareness and reduction of biases.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 偏见 with 偏好 (piānhào). For example, saying '我对他有偏好' (I have a prejudice towards him) is incorrect; the correct term should be '我对他有偏见'.

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Component Characters

偏piānto lean
HSK 711 strokes亻
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见jiànto see
HSK 14 strokes见
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Grammar Patterns of 偏见

偏见 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. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我打电话是要谈谈你写的有关“____”的系列文章。

I'm calling in reference to your series on prejudice.

Example Sentences for 偏见 (10)

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我打电话是要谈谈你写的有关“偏见”的系列文章。

wǒ dǎ diàn huà shì yào tán tán nǐ xiě de yǒu guān“ “ piān” jiàn ” de xì liè。

I'm calling in reference to your series on prejudice.
2
我所从事的职业中暗藏着如此深的种族主义偏见，这让我感到害怕。

wǒ suǒ cóng shì de zhí yè zhōng àn cáng zháo rú cǐ shēn de zhǒng zú zhǔ yì piān jiàn， ， zhè ràng wǒ gǎn dào hài。

The depth of covert racism in my own profession frightens me.
3
我认为你在南美度过的青少年时代让你产生了偏见。

wǒ rèn wéi nǐ zài nán měi dù guò de qīng shǎo nián shí dài ràng nǐ chǎn shēng le piān jiàn。

I think your South American youth has prejudiced you.
4
我认为新闻记者不应当有丝毫偏见。

wǒ rèn wéi xīn wén jì zhě bù yīng dāng yǒu sī háo piān jiàn。

I believe that a journalist should be completely objective.
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我认为种族偏见固有地存在于几乎所有人的潜意识中。

wǒ rèn wéi zhǒng zú piān jiàn gù yǒu dì cún zài yú jī hū suǒ yǒu rén de qián yì shí zhōng。

I think racism is unconsciously inherent in practically everyone.
6
罗就偏见的本质讲了一番很精辟的话。

luó jiù piān jiàn de běn zhì jiǎng le yī fān hěn jīng bì de huà。

Rowe does a very clever riff on the nature of prejudice.
7
我一辈子都在同种族主义和偏见作斗争。

wǒ yī bèi zǐ dū zài tóng zhǒng zú zhǔ yì hé piān jiàn zuò dǒu zhēng。

I've spent a lifetime fighting against racism and prejudice.
8
这些偏见很难消除。

zhè xiē piān jiàn hěn nán xiāo chú。

Such prejudices die hard.
9
是撇开旧偏见的时候了.

shì piē kāi jiù piān jiàn de shí hòu le.

It is the time we lay aside old prejudices.
10
英国广播公司因被指具有政治偏见而遭到猛烈抨击。

yīng guó guǎng bō gōng sī yīn bèi zhǐ jù yǒu zhèng zhì piān jiàn ér zāo dào měng liè pēng jī。

There were fierce attacks on the BBC for alleged political bias.

Cultural Notes for 偏见

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese society, discussions about 偏见 are increasingly relevant, especially regarding ethnic diversity and gender equality. The term has gained prominence in recent years as social movements advocate for awareness and reduction of biases.

Frequently Asked Questions about 偏见

You can say: '他的偏见使他无法看到事情的全貌。' (His prejudice prevents him from seeing the whole picture.)