对比

duìbǐ

to compare

我们可以对比这两种产品的价格和功能。

We can compare the prices and functions of these two products.

general

To compare two or more things to identify similarities and differences.

通过对比不同的数据，我们可以得出更准确的结论。

By comparing different data, we can draw more accurate conclusions.

Often used in academic, business, or technical contexts to analyze differences.

Collocations

对比分析comparative analysis对比实验comparative experiment对比研究comparative study

contrast

In formal writing, '对比' is often used to emphasize the analysis of differences.

As a verb, it is often followed by an object (e.g., 对比两种方法). As a noun, it can be used in phrases like '进行对比'.

Derived from the combination of '对' (to face, to compare) and '比' (to compare).

Can be used as a verb or noun, depending on context. As a noun, it refers to the act of comparison.

对

to face, to compare

prefix

比

to compare

root

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