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How to say “rather” in Chinese with 比较 (bǐjiào)

比较 (bǐjiào) + Adj.

Expressing "rather" with "比较 (bǐjiào)"

HSK 3Adverbs with Adjectives

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "rather" with "比较 (bǐjiào)"” in Chinese?

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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