比
bǐprepositionverbconjunction★Beginner
general
To compare; to contrast
我喜欢比较不同的品牌
I like to compare different brands
general
To surpass; to be better than
他的成绩比我好
His grades are better than mine
general
Than (used in comparisons)
我比你高
I am taller than you
general
To fight; to compete
他们在比赛中比得很激烈
They competed fiercely in the match
Collocations
比较to compare比较一下to compare (for a moment)比较好better比较差worse
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
比不上phrase
cannot compare to; not as good as
比较级phrase
comparative degree
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'比' is often used with adjectives to form comparisons, such as '比...更...' (more... than...).
⚡Gold Rule
Comparison Structure
When using '比' to compare, the structure is typically 'Subject + 比 + Object + Adjective'. For example, '我比你高' (I am taller than you).
📝Usage Notes
The word '比' is highly versatile and can function as a preposition, verb, or conjunction depending on context. It is essential for forming comparisons in Chinese.
Word Breakdown
比
to compare or contrast
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