Definition
媲美 (pì měi) means 'to be comparable to, to match' — it emphasizes being on par with something in quality or ability, often in a positive, formal context. Unlike 好比 (hǎo bǐ), which is more colloquial and means 'to be like' in a general or figurative sense, 媲美 is used for direct comparisons of excellence or standard.
verb
to be comparable toto match (in quality or ability)
Examples
- 媲美。Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn de fúwù kěyǐ pì měi wǔxīngjí biāozhǔn.The service of this hotel can match five-star standards.
- 媲美。Tā de huìhuà shuǐpíng pì měi zhuānyè huàjiā.His painting skill is comparable to professional artists.
- 媲美。Zhè kuǎn shǒujī de pāizhào gōngnéng pì měi zhuānyè xiàngjī.The camera function of this phone is comparable to a professional camera.
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