比较
bǐjiào
To compare; relatively, fairly
How to say “rather” in Chinese with 比较 (bǐjiào)
比较 (bǐjiào) + Adj.
比较 (bǐ jiào) — rather, quite
HSK 3Adverbs with Adjectives
比较 (bǐjiào) + Adj.
HSK 3Adverbs with Adjectives比较 (bǐ jiào) — rather, quite
Rule structure
比较 (bǐjiào) is placed before an adjective to mean "rather" or "relatively," indicating a moderate degree without strong emphasis.
Rule structure
比较 (bǐjiào) is placed before an adjective to mean "rather" or "relatively," indicating a moderate degree without strong emphasis.
Examples
今天比较冷。
Jīntiān bǐjiào lěng.
It's rather cold today.
今天比较热。
Jīntiān bǐjiào rè.
It's rather hot today.
这本书比较难。
Zhè běnshū bǐjiào nán.
This book is rather difficult.
Examples
今天比较冷。
Jīntiān bǐjiào lěng.
It's rather cold today.
今天比较热。
Jīntiān bǐjiào rè.
It's rather hot today.
这本书比较难。
Zhè běnshū bǐjiào nán.
This book is rather difficult.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “rather, quite” in Chinese with 比较?
Use the structure: 比较 (bǐjiào) + Adj.. For example: 今天比较冷。 — “It's rather cold today”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
今天比较冷。 — “It's rather cold today”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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