Chinese

Meaning: to compare; than
Part of Speech: Verb, Particle

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Handwriting

比

Example sentences

Today is hotter than yesterday.
今天的天氣比昨天更好。
今天的天气比昨天更好。
Today's weather is even better than yesterday's.
今年的產量比去年增加了一倍。
今年的产量比去年增加了一倍。
This year's output has increased by one time compared to last year.
這件工作的進展確實比預期慢了一些。
这件工作的进展确实比预期慢了一些。
The progress of this work is indeed a bit slower than expected.
今年的平均氣溫比去年高。
今年的平均气温比去年高。
This year's average temperature is higher than last year.
今日的氣溫比昨天低。
今日的气温比昨天低。
Today's temperature is lower than yesterday's.
老師和學生的比例是一比十。
老师和学生的比例是一比十。
The ratio of teachers to students is one to ten.
參加會議的人數比去年多。
参加会议的人数比去年多。
The number of people attending the meeting is more than last year.
他的成績比我略好一些。
他的成绩比我略好一些。
His grades are slightly better than mine.
這裡的生活條件比以往好多了。
这里的生活条件比以往好多了。
Living conditions here are much better than before.

Usage Notes

Used to compare two things.

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