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倾 combines the person radical 亻 with 顷, which provides both its phonetic value and the core meaning of a tilted head. This structure illustrates the physical action of a person leaning their body and head to one side. From this literal tilting, the meaning expanded to include actions like overturning, collapsing, or pouring out contents. It also developed abstract uses, such as leaning toward a tendency, fully dedicating one's resources, or holding a deep admiration for someone.
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他倾听朋友的建议。
这座塔有点倾斜。
大雨倾盆而下。
她向我倾诉她的烦恼。
年轻人倾向于使用手机支付。
她倾注了全部心血在这项研究上。
他对她一见倾心。
该国被指控向海外市场倾销商品。