比较 (bǐjiào) — "to compare" in Chinese

比较

To compare

Character composition

比

to compare

较

comparatively

Radicals / Keys

比

Compare

#81 · bǐ · 4 strokes

車

Cart

#159 · chē · 4 strokes

Examples

买之前先比较一下价格和质量，这样更放心。

Before buying, first compare the price and quality, this will give you more peace of mind.

这两件衣服，我比较喜欢红色的。

Of these two pieces of clothing, I prefer the red one.

Mnemonic

[bi-] Billy the Kid rides into town, looking for a partner to 比较 "compare" his dueling skills with the locals. In one hand, he holds 比 "scales" to weigh their skills, and in the other 较 "magnifying glass" to examine their reactions 🤠🔍. The townspeople gather, eager for this epic showdown!