相比之下 (xiāng) — in comparison; by contrast
Definition
A conjunctive phrase meaning 'by comparison / by contrast' — used at the start of a sentence or clause to highlight how the second item differs from the first. Similar to 比较起来, but more formal and written.
idiom
in comparisonby contrast
Examples
- 相比之下，。xiāng, Tā de fāng àn gèng hǎo.In comparison, his plan is better.
- 相比之下，。xiāng, Zhōng guó de jīng jì zēng zhǎng gèng kuài.By contrast, China's economic growth is faster.
- 相比之下，。xiāng, Běi fāng de dōng tiān gèng lěng.In comparison, winters in the north are colder.
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