No. 2,714 in Chinese
倾向
Inclination; tendency; propensity.
In a sentence
我倾向于相信他的解释。
I tend to believe his explanation.
Usage: '倾向' in this sentence expresses an inclination or tendency toward believing someone's statement.
他的行为表明他有偏激的倾向。
His behavior indicates a tendency toward extremism.
Usage: '倾向' here is used to describe a tendency or predisposition in someone's behavior or character.
现代社会中人们倾向于忽视传统节日的意义。
People in modern society tend to overlook the significance of traditional festivals.
Usage: '倾向' denotes a general trend or prevailing tendency in societal behavior.
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