倾向 qīngxiàng trend
trend; tendency; orientation
How to remember 倾向: 倾 to upset + 向 towards = trend.
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How it is used
- A tendency or leaning - 有暴力倾向 (yǒu bàolì qīngxiàng) has violent tendencies.
- As a verb it needs 于: 我倾向于同意 (wǒ qīngxiàng yú tóngyì) I'm inclined to agree.
- Neutral noun for a direction things lean toward (political, behavioral, market); more analytical than everyday 喜欢.