How to compare two things with 比 (bǐ)
Noun 1 + 比 (bǐ) + Noun 2 + Adj.
Basic comparisons with "比 (bǐ)"
Noun 1 + 比 (bǐ) + Noun 2 + Adj.
HSK 2PrepositionsBasic comparisons with "比 (bǐ)"
Rule structure
比 (bǐ) is used for making basic comparisons, with the structure A + 比 (bǐ) + B + Adjective. It means "A is more [Adjective] than B." Negative comparisons use 没有 (méiyǒu) instead of 不比 (bù bǐ) in most cases.
Rule structure
比 (bǐ) is used for making basic comparisons, with the structure A + 比 (bǐ) + B + Adjective. It means "A is more [Adjective] than B." Negative comparisons use 没有 (méiyǒu) instead of 不比 (bù bǐ) in most cases.
Examples
我比你高。
Wǒ bǐ nǐ gāo.
I am taller than you.
Examples
我比你高。
Wǒ bǐ nǐ gāo.
I am taller than you.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Basic comparisons with "比 (bǐ)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Noun 1 + 比 (bǐ) + Noun 2 + Adj.. For example: 我比你高。 — “I am taller than you.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我比你高。 — “I am taller than you.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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