倾 qīng to upset
to upset; to pour out; to overflow
How to remember 倾: 亻 person + 顷 moment = to upset. The clumsy person at the next table looks away for one moment, and her full teapot is about to upset everywhere.
Component breakdown
倾 = 亻 person + 顷 moment
- 亻 person
- 顷 moment
The clumsy person at the next table looks away for one moment, and her full teapot is about to upset everywhere.
How it is used
- Means to lean/tilt/pour out - 倾斜 (qīngxié) to slant/tilt; 倾向 (qīngxiàng) tendency/to lean toward.
- Extends to 'pour out fully' (emotions, resources): 倾诉 (qīngsù) pour out one's heart, 倾听 (qīngtīng) listen attentively, 倾家荡产 (qīngjiā-dàngchǎn) lose one's entire fortune.