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How to say “not as… as” in Chinese with 不如 (bùrú)

A + 不如 (bùrú) + B + (那么 (nàme) + Adj.)

Comparisons with "不如 (bùrú)"

HSK 5Verbs

Rule structure

不如 (bùrú) means "not as good as, inferior to". It can also be used as a verb meaning "would rather" (不如 (bùrú) + Verb).

Examples

我不如他聪明。

Wǒ bùrú tā cōngming.

I am not as smart as him.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Comparisons with "不如 (bùrú)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: A + 不如 (bùrú) + B + (那么 (nàme) + Adj.). For example: 我不如他聪明。 — “I am not as smart as him.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

我不如他聪明。 — “I am not as smart as him.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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