偏
slanting; inclined; biased; auxiliary; deviation; polite expression; surname; unexpectedly
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesadjective
slanting; inclined; not straight
Describes something that is not in a straight or central position.
This painting is hung crookedly.
The sun has already slanted to the west.
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His calligraphy has the characteristic of using slanting strokes.
The building slants slightly due to unstable foundations.
The compass needle is pointing slightly north of true north.
adjective
biased; partial; one-sided
Describes a person or opinion that favors one side unduly.
Teachers should not show favoritism to any student.
His views are somewhat extreme.
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Listening to both sides makes you wise; listening to only one side makes you ignorant.
This newspaper's reports are biased.
We shouldn't look at problems one-sidedly.
adjective
secondary; auxiliary; not main
formalDescribes something that is subordinate or not the main element.
He plays an auxiliary role in the team.
This is a Chinese radical.
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This book has too much digressive content.
We need to solve the main problems, not get bogged down in minor details.
This company has several technically-oriented experts.
verb
to be biased; to deviate; to be off-center
Indicates a deviation from a standard or norm.
His temperature is slightly high.
This year's output is relatively low.
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His grades are above average in the class.
Prices are somewhat high.
This data deviates from the normal range.
verb
to have already eaten/drunk (polite expression)
formalA polite expression indicating that one has already eaten or drunk.
Please eat first, I've already had mine.
Thank you, I've already had tea.
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No need to trouble yourself, we've all already eaten.
I've already had some, thank you for your kindness.
Please enjoy your meal, I've already eaten.
noun
surname
neutralUsed when referring to the surname Piān.
His surname is Pian, he's my old classmate.
Mr. Pian is the manager of our company.
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Is Pian included in the Book of Hundred Family Surnames?
I know a doctor with the surname Pian.
Pian is not a very common surname.
adverb
deliberately; willfully; just to be contrary
informalIndicates doing something intentionally despite opposition or unfavorable circumstances.
They told him not to go, but he insists on going.
It has to rain at this particular time.
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I just happen to like this color.
He refused to listen to advice and ended up failing.
Just when I want to find him, he's not there.