不如
bùrúUsed to compare two things, indicating that one is inferior or less desirable than the other.
他不如他的哥哥聪明。
He is not as smart as his brother.
这家餐厅的菜不如那家餐厅的好吃。
The food at this restaurant is not as good as the one at that restaurant.
This phrase is commonly used to express preference or comparison between two options.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often used to express a preference or to compare two options, indicating that one is less desirable than the other.
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Comparative Structure
This phrase is typically followed by a comparative clause or another noun phrase to complete the comparison.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '不' (not) and '如' (like), forming a comparative structure.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often followed by a comparative clause or another noun phrase.