Qīngxiàng
tend
The Chinese word '倾向' is used to express a tendency, inclination, or preference for something. Similar to English, it can be used in various contexts. For example, when speaking about a person's habits, preferences, or usual course of action.
Wǒ qīngxiàng yú kāfēi ér bùshì chá.
I prefer coffee to tea.
This phrase expresses a personal preference using 倾向于 which means 'tend to' or 'prefer'.
Tā qīngxiàng yú bǎochí chénmò.
He tends to keep silent.
This phrase expresses a personal characteristic or habit using 倾向于 which means 'tend to'.
Shìchǎng qīngxiàng yú wěndìng.
The market tends to be stable.
This phrase expresses a general trend or tendency using 倾向于 which means 'tend to'.
Wǒmen qīngxiàng yú jiēshòu nàgè tíyì.
We are inclined to accept that proposal.
This phrase expresses a likely action or decision using 倾向于 which means 'inclined to' or 'likely to'.
Tā qīngxiàng yú kàn shēnsè de diànyǐng.
He tends to watch dark movies.
This phrase expresses a personal preference using 倾向于 which means 'tend to' or 'prefer'.
Qīngxiàng yú chī dútè de shíwù duì shēntǐ yǒu hǎochù.
Tending to eat unique food is beneficial to the body.
This phrase expresses a beneficial action using 倾向于 which means 'tend to'.
Wǒ qīngxiàng yú zài guǎngchǎng sànbù.
I prefer to walk in the square.
This phrase expresses a personal preference using 倾向于 which means 'tend to' or 'prefer'.
Qīngxiàng yú shíjiàn bǐ lǐlùn gèng hǎo.
Tending towards practice is better than theory.
This phrase expresses a viewpoint or opinion using 倾向于 which means 'tend to'.
Qīngxiàng yú huáijiù de rén jīngcháng gǎndào yōuyù.
People who are inclined to be nostalgic often feel melancholic.
This phrase describes a feeling or condition using 倾向于 which means 'tend to' or 'inclined to'.
Qīngxiàng yú yèwǎn gōngzuò de rén kěnéng huì yǐngxiǎng shēntǐ jiànkāng.
People who tend to work at night may affect their health.
This phrase expresses a likely event or consequence using 倾向于 which means 'tend to'.