Writing
比较 (bǐjiào) — how to say "to compare" in Chinese
比较
To compare; relatively, fairly
verb · preposition · degree adverb
How to use it
Goes before an adjective or a verb of feeling.
这个比较好。
zhè ge bǐ jiào hǎo
This one is fairly good.
Character composition
比
to compare
较
comparatively
Radicals / Keys
比
Compare
#81 · bǐ · 4 strokes
車
Cart
#159 · chē · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
比较一下
bǐjiào yíxià
compare a bit
比较喜欢
bǐjiào xǐhuan
like relatively more
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
[bǐjiào-] 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!
Frequently asked questions
How to say compare in Chinese?
"to compare" in Chinese is 比较 (bǐjiào).
比较 meaning in English
比较 (bǐjiào) means "To compare; relatively, fairly".
How is 比较 pronounced?
It is pronounced bǐjiào (written as bijiao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to compare" in Chinese characters?
It is written 比较: 比 has 4 strokes, 较 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 比较?
比较 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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