COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 偏 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 扁 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 偏 (piān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to lean
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
piān
偏
to lean
Common words
piān ài
偏爱
to be partial towards sth; to favor; to prefer; preference
piān chā
偏差
bias; deviation
piān jiàn
偏见
prejudice; bias
piān lí
偏离
to deviate; to diverge; to wander
piān páng
偏旁
component of a Chinese character (as the radical or the phonetic part)
piān pì
偏僻
remote; desolate; far from the city
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
偏
偏
偏
偏
偏
偏
偏
偏
LEARNING TIP
Remember 偏
Say “piān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 偏
Common words and phrases
piān ài
to be partial towards sth; to favor; to prefer; preference
piān chā
bias; deviation
piān jiàn
prejudice; bias
piān lí
to deviate; to diverge; to wander
piān páng
component of a Chinese character (as the radical or the phonetic part)
piān pì
remote; desolate; far from the city
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“偏”。
Zhège zì shì “piān”.
This character is “偏”.
我正在学习“偏”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “piān” zì.
I am learning the character “偏”.
请写一遍“偏”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “piān”.
Please write “偏” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 偏?
偏 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 偏 (piān) mean?
偏 (piān) means to lean.
What is the radical of 偏?
The radical of 偏 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.