比较级形式

bǐjiào jí xíngshì
comparative form

在英语中,'bigger' 是 'big' 的比较级形式。

In English, 'bigger' is the comparative form of 'big'.


grammar

The grammatical form used to compare two things, typically by adding '-er' to adjectives or using 'more' before adjectives in English.

比较级形式可以帮助我们表达事物之间的差异。

The comparative form helps us express differences between things.

In Chinese, comparative forms are often constructed using '更...' (gèng...) or '比...' (bǐ...) constructions.

Collocations

比较级形式comparative form比较级comparative比较级句子comparative sentence

Related Phrases

最高级形式phrase
superlative form
比较级句子phrase
comparative sentence

Pro Tip

Grammar Tip

In English, the comparative form is used to compare two things, while the superlative form is used to compare three or more things.

Gold Rule

Formation Rule

In English, the comparative form is typically formed by adding '-er' to short adjectives (e.g., 'big' → 'bigger') or using 'more' before longer adjectives (e.g., 'beautiful' → 'more beautiful').

Word Origin

Derived from the combination of '比较' (comparison) and '形式' (form) in Chinese grammar.

Usage Notes

In English, the comparative form is used to compare two nouns or phrases. In Chinese, it is often expressed using '更...' or '比...' constructions.

Word Breakdown

比较
comparison
root
+
degree or level
suffix
+
形式
form or structure
suffix
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