Definitions

1. 1. to take sides with
2. 2. to be partial to
3. 3. to be biased
4. 4. to favor one side

Components

• 左右 zuǒ yòu – around (a number)
• 袒 tǎn – to bare

Related Words

• 不为左右袒 bù wèi zuǒ yòu tǎn – to remain neutral in a quarrel (idiom)