比
bǐ
To compare, compared to...
How to say “much more” in Chinese with 多了 (duō le)
Noun 1 + 比 (bǐ) + Noun 2 + Adj. + 多了 (duō le)
多了 (duō le) — much more in comparisons
HSK 2Comparison Patterns
Noun 1 + 比 (bǐ) + Noun 2 + Adj. + 多了 (duō le)
HSK 2Comparison Patterns多了 (duō le) — much more in comparisons
Rule structure
多了 (duō le) after an adjective in a comparison strongly intensifies the difference. It shows that one item is much bigger, better, faster, or stronger than another in the stated quality.
Rule structure
多了 (duō le) after an adjective in a comparison strongly intensifies the difference. It shows that one item is much bigger, better, faster, or stronger than another in the stated quality.
Examples
他比我高多了。
Tā bǐ wǒ gāo duō le.
He is much taller than me.
这本书贵多了。
Zhè běnshū guì duō le.
This book is much more expensive.
她比我聪明多了。
Tā bǐ wǒ cōngmíng duō le.
She is much smarter than me.
Examples
他比我高多了。
Tā bǐ wǒ gāo duō le.
He is much taller than me.
这本书贵多了。
Zhè běnshū guì duō le.
This book is much more expensive.
她比我聪明多了。
Tā bǐ wǒ cōngmíng duō le.
She is much smarter than me.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “much more in comparisons” in Chinese with 多了?
Use the structure: Noun 1 + 比 (bǐ) + Noun 2 + Adj. + 多了 (duō le). For example: 他比我高多了。 — “He is much taller than me”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他比我高多了。 — “He is much taller than me”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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