How to say “not more than” in Chinese with 不比 (bùbǐ)
A + 不比 (bù bǐ) + B + Adj. (A is not more Adj. than B)
不比 (bù bǐ) — not more than
A + 不比 (bù bǐ) + B + Adj. (A is not more Adj. than B)
HSK 5Sentence Patterns不比 (bù bǐ) — not more than
Rule structure
不比 (bù bǐ) negates a comparison, meaning "A is not more Adjective than B". It does not necessarily mean A is less; it could be equal or less.
Rule structure
不比 (bù bǐ) negates a comparison, meaning "A is not more Adjective than B". It does not necessarily mean A is less; it could be equal or less.
Examples
他不比我高。
Tā bù bǐ wǒ gāo.
He is not taller than me.
Examples
他不比我高。
Tā bù bǐ wǒ gāo.
He is not taller than me.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “not more than” in Chinese with 不比?
Use the structure: A + 不比 (bù bǐ) + B + Adj. (A is not more Adj. than B). For example: 他不比我高。 — “He is not taller than me.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他不比我高。 — “He is not taller than me.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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