偏 Stroke Order — How to Write 偏
偏 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
偏 Radical and Character Components
偏 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 扁 indicates the sound.
Radical: 亻 + 9 more strokes
偏 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- piān
Meanings of 偏 in Chinese
1
piān偏
To be slanted, tilted, or off-center.
这张桌子有点偏斜，放东西容易滑落。
This table is a bit slanted, so things placed on it might easily slide off.
To be biased, partial, or prejudiced; not comprehensive or entirely correct.
我们应该消除对陌生人的偏见。
We should eliminate our prejudices against strangers.
Contrary to expectation; unexpectedly; precisely, just (emphasizing an unfortunate or surprising coincidence).
我以为今天会下雨，偏偏是个大晴天。
I thought it would rain today, but it unexpectedly turned out to be a bright sunny day.
A humble term indicating one has already partaken of a meal or drink.
我已经偏过了，你们先吃，不用管我。
I've already eaten/had mine, please go ahead and eat, don't mind me.
Common Words and Phrases with 偏
1
to have a partiality for; to prefer; to show favoritism.
她偏爱阅读纸质书籍，而不是电子书。
She has a preference for reading physical books rather than e-books.
2
To be content with retaining sovereignty over a part of the country.
经过一番周折，他们终于在城市的一角找到一处小院，算是暂时偏安下来，等待更好的机会。
After much struggle, they finally found a small courtyard in a corner of the city, temporarily settling there and waiting for better opportunities.
3
a person talented in a certain specific field
小明虽然是个偏才，在编程上无师自通，但他的体育成绩却一直不太理想。
Xiao Ming, although a specialized talent, is self-taught in programming, but his sports performance has always been less than ideal.
4
Deviation or error, especially a departure from a standard or expected value or direction.
由于测量仪器存在细微偏差，实验结果可能不够精确。
Due to slight deviations in the measuring instrument, the experimental results may not be precise enough.
5
to show favoritism towards; to dote on (a subordinate) with partiality
奶奶对小孙子总是格外偏宠，什么好东西都先给他留着。
Grandma always dotes on her youngest grandson, always reserving the best things for him.
6
One-sided words or partial statements; also refers to flattering or sweet talk.
他只听信了朋友的偏辞，没有了解事情的全貌
He only believed his friend's one-sided statement and did not understand the full picture of the matter.
7
To treat unequally or show favoritism; to give preferential treatment to one party over others in an unfair way.
父母不应该偏待任何一个孩子，以免造成家庭不和
Parents should not show favoritism towards any child, to avoid causing family discord.
8
extreme; unrestrained
他在艺术评论中表现出的偏宕，常让同行感到不解。
The extreme and biased views he expresses in his art critiques often puzzle his peers.
9
a side hall in a palace or temple
寺庙的偏殿里供奉着一些次要的神灵，香火同样旺盛。
In the side halls of the temple, some minor deities are enshrined, and the incense offerings are equally abundant.
10
A folk prescription or traditional remedy, often not documented in classical medical texts.
奶奶经常会用一些祖传的偏方来缓解家人的小毛病。
Grandma often uses some inherited folk remedies to alleviate minor ailments for family members.
11
a concubine
她曾是那户人家的偏房，地位虽不及正室，但在家中也颇受敬重。
She was once a concubine in that household, and though her status was not equal to the principal wife's, she was quite respected within the family.
12
to emphasize one thing at the expense of another; to do one thing and neglect another
一个全面发展的人不应该偏废任何一项技能，而应该均衡提升。
A well-rounded person should not neglect any skill, but should rather aim for balanced development.
13
An unconventional or indirect approach, especially in writing or speaking, often from an unexpected angle.
这位书法家在行书中常用偏锋，使其作品更显洒脱。
This calligrapher often employs slanted strokes in his running script, making his works appear more unrestrained and elegant.
14
To deviate from the intended course or heading, often used for aircraft or ships.
飞机由于强风而开始偏航。
The aircraft began to yaw due to strong winds.
15
Preference or partiality for something.
我正想打电话给你，偏好你先打来了。
I was just about to call you, and as it happens, you called me first.
More words with 偏
- jiū纠piān偏to correct a deviation or bias
- piān偏yuǎn远Remote, Distant
- piān偏jiàn见prejudice, bias
- piān偏pì僻remote, secluded
- piān偏tǎn袒favoritism, partiality
- piān偏gāo高slightly high, a bit high
- piān偏páng旁radical, component
- piān偏piān偏just, insistently
- piān偏pō颇biased, prejudiced
- piān偏tān瘫hemiplegia, unilateral paralysis
- piān偏xiàng向bias, lean
- piān偏xié斜skew, deviation
- piān偏xīn心biased, partial
- piān偏yào要insist on, deliberately
- piān偏jī激extremist, radical
- piān偏lí离deviate, stray
- piān偏sī私partiality, favoritism
- piān偏wù误error, bias
- piān偏zhí执paranoia, fanaticism
- gèng更piān偏xiàng向lean more towards, prefer more
Idioms with 偏
- piān偏tīng听piān偏xìn信believe one-sided information
- piān偏tīng听piān偏yán言biased listening and judgment
- piān偏xìn信zé则àn暗One-sided belief leads to confusion
- bù不kě可piān偏fèi废cannot neglect either side
- bù不piān偏bù不yǐ倚impartial and even-handed
- méi没piān偏méi没xiàng向fair and impartial
- xùn徇sī私piān偏xiàng向show favoritism due to selfish motives
- yǐ以piān偏gài概quán全generalize from a specific case
- piān偏ān安yì一yú隅content with temporary peace in a small corner
- piān偏sān三xiàng向sì四to show favoritism
- piān偏xiāng乡pì僻rǎng壤remote and desolate areas
- huò祸fú福wú无piān偏Fortune and calamity are impartial
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Open the tool →Questions about 偏
What does 偏 mean in Chinese?
偏 (piān) means “To be slanted” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 偏?
偏 is pronounced piān in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 偏 have?
偏 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 偏?
偏 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 偏?
The radical of 偏 is 亻, and 偏 is a phono-semantic compound.