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倾向

Qīngxiàng

English translation of 倾向

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.


Example sentences using: 倾向

我倾向于咖啡而不是茶。

Wǒ qīngxiàng yú kāfēi ér bùshì chá.

English translation of 我倾向于咖啡而不是茶。

I prefer coffee to tea.

This phrase expresses a personal preference using 倾向于 which means 'tend to' or 'prefer'.

他倾向于保持沉默。

Tā qīngxiàng yú bǎochí chénmò.

English translation of 他倾向于保持沉默。

He tends to keep silent.

This phrase expresses a personal characteristic or habit using 倾向于 which means 'tend to'.

市场倾向于稳定。

Shìchǎng qīngxiàng yú wěndìng.

English translation of 市场倾向于稳定。

The market tends to be stable.

This phrase expresses a general trend or tendency using 倾向于 which means 'tend to'.

我们倾向于接受那个提议。

Wǒmen qīngxiàng yú jiēshòu nàgè tíyì.

English translation of 我们倾向于接受那个提议。

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'.

他倾向于看深色的电影。

Tā qīngxiàng yú kàn shēnsè de diànyǐng.

English translation of 他倾向于看深色的电影。

He tends to watch dark movies.

This phrase expresses a personal preference using 倾向于 which means 'tend to' or 'prefer'.

倾向于吃独特的食物对身体有好处。

Qīngxiàng yú chī dútè de shíwù duì shēntǐ yǒu hǎochù.

English translation of 倾向于吃独特的食物对身体有好处。

Tending to eat unique food is beneficial to the body.

This phrase expresses a beneficial action using 倾向于 which means 'tend to'.

我倾向于在广场散步。

Wǒ qīngxiàng yú zài guǎngchǎng sànbù.

English translation of 我倾向于在广场散步。

I prefer to walk in the square.

This phrase expresses a personal preference using 倾向于 which means 'tend to' or 'prefer'.

倾向于实践比理论更好。

Qīngxiàng yú shíjiàn bǐ lǐlùn gèng hǎo.

English translation of 倾向于实践比理论更好。

Tending towards practice is better than theory.

This phrase expresses a viewpoint or opinion using 倾向于 which means 'tend to'.

倾向于怀旧的人经常感到忧郁。

Qīngxiàng yú huáijiù de rén jīngcháng gǎndào yōuyù.

English translation of 倾向于怀旧的人经常感到忧郁。

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'.

倾向于夜晚工作的人可能会影响身体健康。

Qīngxiàng yú yèwǎn gōngzuò de rén kěnéng huì yǐngxiǎng shēntǐ jiànkāng.

English translation of 倾向于夜晚工作的人可能会影响身体健康。

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'.

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