比起 (bǐ qǐ) — compared to, in comparison with (introduces the standard of comparison)
Definition
比起 introduces the thing being compared against, meaning 'compared to / in comparison with'. It sets up the standard so a comparison (often with 更) follows. Pairs with 比 in comparisons but 比起 sounds more written.
verb
compared toin comparison with (introduces the standard of comparison)
Examples
- 比起，。bǐ qǐ Dà chéng shì, wǒ gèng xǐ huan zhù xiǎo dì fāng.Compared to big cities, I prefer living in small places.
- 比起，。bǐ qǐ Qù nián, jīn nián de tiān qì nuǎn huo duō le.Compared to last year, this year's weather is much warmer.
- 比起，。bǐ qǐ Tā lái, wǒ kě chà yuǎn le.Compared to him, I'm far worse.
Grammar
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