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
比起 (bǐqǐ) + B + (来 (lái)), A + 更 (gèng) / 比较 (bǐjiào) + Adj.
HSK 5Verbs比起 (bǐ qǐ) — compared with
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.
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.
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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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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