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How to say “compared with” in Chinese using 比起 (bǐqǐ)

比起 (bǐqǐ) + B + (来 (lái)), A + 更 (gèng) / 比较 (bǐjiào) + Adj.

比起 (bǐ qǐ) — compared with

HSK 5Verbs

Rule structure

比起 (bǐqǐ) is a preposition meaning "compared to". It introduces the standard of comparison and often pairs with 更 (gèng), 比较 (bǐjiào), etc.

Examples

比起跑步，我更喜欢游泳。

Bǐqǐ pǎobù, wǒ gèng xǐhuan yóuyǒng.

Compared to running, I prefer swimming.

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Characters

Words from this rule

比

bǐ

To compare, compared to...

来

lái

To come

更

gèng

More

比较

bǐjiào

To compare; relatively, fairly

跑步

pǎo bù

To run, jog

我

wǒ

I, me

喜欢

xǐhuan

To like, to enjoy

游泳

yóuyǒng

To swim

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “compared with” in Chinese with 比起?

Use the structure: 比起 (bǐqǐ) + B + (来 (lái)), A + 更 (gèng) / 比较 (bǐjiào) + Adj.. For example: 比起跑步，我更喜欢游泳。 — “Compared to running, I prefer swimming”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

比起跑步，我更喜欢游泳。 — “Compared to running, I prefer swimming”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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