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比(bǐ)

Comparison (More Than)

Structure Pattern

A+比+B+Adjective

Explanation

比 (bǐ) is used to compare two things. The pattern is "A 比 B + Adjective," meaning "A is more [adj] than B." Note: do NOT use 很 with 比 comparisons. To express "much more," add 多了 or the specific degree after the adjective.

Example Sentences

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1
他比我高。

Tā bǐ wǒ gāo.

He is taller than me.

2
今天比昨天冷。

Jīntiān bǐ zuótiān lěng.

Today is colder than yesterday.

3
中文比英文难。

Zhōngwén bǐ Yīngwén nán.

Chinese is harder than English.

4
坐飞机比坐火车快多了。

Zuò fēijī bǐ zuò huǒchē kuài duō le.

Flying is much faster than taking the train.

Common Mistakes

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Common Mistake

他比我很高。

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Correct Usage

他比我高。

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Don't use 很 in 比 comparisons.

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Related Grammar Points

很HSK 1

Very (Adjective Linker)

hěn

很 (hěn) literally means "very," but in Chinese it's commonly used to link a subject to an adjective without necessarily emphasizing degree. In "Subject + 很 + Adjective" patterns, 很 often just acts as the "glue" (like "is" in English) rather than actually meaning "very."

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