攀比 (pān bǐ) — to make invidious comparisons; to compete with others (materially or socially) in a negative way
Definition
攀比 means comparing oneself to others (in wealth, status, or appearance) in an unhealthy, competitive way. It carries a negative judgment — the focus is on pointless one-upmanship, not neutral comparison.
verb
to make invidious comparisonsto compete with others (materially or socially) in a negative way
Examples
- 攀比，。Bú yào zǒng gēn bié rén pān bǐ, guò hǎo zì jǐ de shēng huó zuì zhòng yào.Don't always compare with others — living your own life well is what matters most.
- 攀比。Zhè zhǒng pān bǐ fēng qì zài nián qīng rén zhōng hěn cháng jiàn.This culture of invidious comparison is very common among young people.
- 攀比，。Tā cóng bù hé bié rén pān bǐ, suǒ yǐ huó dé hěn kuài lè.She never compares herself with others, so she lives very happily.
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