倾
向

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The word "倾向" is formed by combining the character "倾", which means to lean or incline and is itself composed of the radical "人" (person) and the component "顷" (suggesting tilt), with the character "向", meaning direction or orientation. Together, the literal sense of leaning ("倾") toward a direction ("向") creates the meaning of tendency or inclination.

Example Sentences Hide

他有早起的倾向。

Tā yǒu zǎo qǐ de qīngxiàng.

He has a tendency to wake up early.

我倾向于留在家里。

Wǒ qīngxiàng yú liú zài jiālǐ.

I tend to stay at home.

孩子们倾向于模仿父母的行为。

Háizimen qīngxiàng yú mófǎng fùmǔ de xíngwéi.

Children tend to imitate their parents' behavior.

数据显示，人们倾向于在周末购物。

Shùjù xiǎnshì, rénmen qīngxiàng yú zài zhōumò gòuwù.

Data shows that people tend to shop on weekends.

尽管经济不景气，但投资者仍倾向于长期投资。

Jǐnguǎn jīngjì bù jǐngqì, dàn tóuzīzhě réng qīngxiàng yú chángqī tóuzī.

Despite the economic downturn, investors still tend to invest long-term.

Word Definition - 倾向

qīng xiàng trend; tendency; orientation

Individual Character Details

倾 qīng
向 xiàng, xiàng, xiàng, xiàng