Meaning
偏见 refers to a biased or one-sided view formed without sufficient knowledge or examination. It describes preconceived judgments about people, groups, or ideas that lack objectivity. The word combines 偏 (biased, partial) with 见 (view, opinion), literally meaning a 'slanted view.'
Usage
偏见 is commonly used in formal and semi-formal contexts when discussing social issues, discrimination, or unfair treatment. It frequently appears with verbs like 有 (to have), 消除 (to eliminate), 克服 (to overcome), and 持有 (to hold). The term carries a negative connotation and is used to criticize unfair attitudes.
Examples
- 01我们应该消除对不同文化的偏见。.We should eliminate prejudice against different cultures.
- 02他对这个问题持有很深的偏见。.He holds deep prejudice regarding this issue.
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种偏见
Common collocations
- 消除偏见to eliminate prejudice
- 种族偏见racial prejudice
- 有偏见to be prejudiced
- 克服偏见to overcome prejudice
Antonyms
Origin
The character 偏 originally meant 'leaning to one side' and 见 means 'to see' or 'opinion.' Together they form the concept of a 'one-sided view' that has become standard in modern Chinese for describing prejudice.