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比 bǐ

than (comparison); to compare

Strokes
4
Level
HSK 2
Type
Ideograph
Made of 匕匕 ⿰匕匕

Memory hint: Two spoons 匕 side-by-side; 匕 also provides the pronunciation

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  1. 今天比昨天热。
    Jīntiān bǐ zuótiān rè.
    Today is hotter than yesterday.
    today compare yesterday hot
  2. 这两个哪个比较好？
    Zhè liǎng ge nǎge bǐjiào hǎo?
    Which of these two is comparatively better?
    this two (measure) which comparatively good (question)
  3. 我们比一比谁跑得快吧。
    Wǒmen bǐ yi bǐ shéi pǎo de kuài ba.
    Let's compare who runs faster.
    we compare a-bit who run (particle) fast (suggestion)
  4. 这个价格不比那个便宜。
    Zhège jiàgé bù bǐ nàge piányi.
    This price isn't cheaper than that one.
    this price not compare that cheap
  5. 比赛那天，很多人来看。
    Bǐsài nà tiān, hěn duō rén lái kàn.
    On the day of the match, many people came to watch.
    match that day, very many people come watch

Words with 比 (12)