Understanding 偏见 (piān jiàn)
偏见 means 'prejudice' and refers to an unfair, biased opinion or judgment about people or things. It often implies a lack of objective consideration and can be based on stereotypes or insufficient information.
Usage in Conversation
偏见 is commonly used to discuss social issues such as cultural misunderstandings, gender bias, or racial discrimination. When someone has 偏见, they are not seeing the full picture and are influenced by preconceived notions.
Common Collocations
- 对……有偏见 (duì... yǒu piānjiàn): to have prejudice against...
- 摒弃偏见 (bǐngqì piānjiàn): to abandon prejudice
- 性别偏见 (xìngbié piānjiàn): gender prejudice
These collocations are useful for expressing attitudes and social commentary.
Important Notes
偏见 is a negative term and is often discussed in contexts encouraging fairness and open-mindedness. Avoid confusing 偏见 with 偏爱 (piān'ài), which means 'partiality' or 'preference' but can be less negative.
When using 偏见, it often appears as a noun but can be part of phrases describing someone's biased attitude or behavior.