HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

偏

偏 — lean

Reading
piān
Meaning
lean; inclined; biased
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

偏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is piān and it means lean; inclined; biased. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.

偏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 偏 (biased, inclined), 偏偏 (unexpectedly, contrary to expectation) and 偏僻 (remote, out-of-the-way).

Chinese words containing 偏

Frequently asked questions

What does 偏 mean in Chinese?

偏 means lean; inclined; biased in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 偏 read?

偏 is read piān. Reading it inside real words — 偏 and 偏偏 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 偏 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 偏 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 偏 in a word?

A common word containing 偏 is 偏 (piān) — "biased, inclined". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 偏 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 偏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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