How to say “equal to” in Chinese with 等于 (děngyú)
A + 等于 (děngyú) + B
等于 (děng yú) — equal to
A + 等于 (děngyú) + B
HSK 5Sentence Patterns等于 (děng yú) — equal to
Rule structure
等于 (děngyú) means "to equal, to be equivalent to". It is used in mathematics, as well as figuratively to mean "to amount to".
Rule structure
等于 (děngyú) means "to equal, to be equivalent to". It is used in mathematics, as well as figuratively to mean "to amount to".
Examples
一公里等于一千米。
Yī gōnglǐ děngyú yī qiān mǐ.
One kilometer equals one thousand meters.
Examples
一公里等于一千米。
Yī gōnglǐ děngyú yī qiān mǐ.
One kilometer equals one thousand meters.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “equal to” in Chinese with 等于?
Use the structure: A + 等于 (děngyú) + B. For example: 一公里等于一千米。 — “One kilometer equals one thousand meters.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
一公里等于一千米。 — “One kilometer equals one thousand meters.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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