jiào
comparative

这本书比那本书有趣得多。

This book is much more interesting than that one.


general

Used to indicate a comparison between two things, often implying a difference in degree or quality.

她的成绩比去年进步了很多。

Her grades have improved a lot compared to last year.

这款手机比上一代更轻便。

This phone model is more lightweight than the previous generation.

Often used with 比 (bǐ) to form comparative structures.

Collocations

比较compare较好better较差worse

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

比较phrase
to compare
较为phrase
relatively

Pro Tip

Comparative Structures

较 is often used with 比 (bǐ) to form comparative sentences, e.g., 这本书比较有趣 (This book is more interesting).

Gold Rule

Comparative Adverb

较 is an adverb that modifies adjectives or adverbs to indicate a comparative relationship, often implying a difference in degree or quality.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 较 (jiào), meaning 'to compete' or 'to compare', the adverbial form indicates a comparative relationship.

Usage Notes

Often used in formal and informal contexts to express comparisons. Can be used alone or with 比 (bǐ) for emphasis.

Word Breakdown

comparative
root
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