頗 (pō) - Rather, quite, considerably & inclined to one side, oblique

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pō ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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頗 · pō

Rather, quite, considerably;

inclined to one side, oblique;

surname Po.

Rather, quite, considerablyinclined to one side, obliquesurname Po.

Usage highlights

Quite goodRather interestedConsiderably popularFairly successfulQuite difficultInclined to one side

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 正— upright, straight (antonym to the 'oblique' sense)
  • 微— slightly, a little (antonym to the 'considerably' sense)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The result is quite good (结果颇佳).
  • He is rather interested in this matter (他对这件事颇感兴趣).
  • The opinion is considerably one-sided (意见颇为偏颇).
  • This book is quite popular (这本书颇受欢迎).

Collocations

  • Quite good(颇佳)
  • Rather interested(颇感兴趣)
  • Considerably popular(颇为流行)
  • Fairly successful(颇为成功)
  • Quite difficult(颇难)
  • Inclined to one side(偏颇)

Idioms

  • Unbiased and impartial(无偏无颇)
  • Opinions are quite divided(意见颇多分歧)
  • Considerable achievements(颇有建树)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'inclined, oblique' in classical Chinese, later extended to mean 'rather, quite' as an adverb.
  • Used as a surname with historical roots, though not among the most common Chinese surnames.
  • In modern usage, primarily functions as a degree adverb indicating a considerable extent.

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