比值 (bǐ zhí) — (mathematics) ratio, rate, proportion

Definition

A technical/mathematical term for the numerical value of a ratio (a vs. b: a/b). It names the resulting number, while 比例 emphasizes the relationship or comparison between two quantities.

noun

(mathematics) ratiorateproportion

Examples

比值。
Zhè liǎng gè shù de bǐ zhí shì èr bǐ yī.
The ratio of these two numbers is two to one.
比值。
Zhè ge gōng shì zhōng de bǐ zhí hěn gāo.
The ratio in this formula is very high.
比值。
Jì suàn yí xià zhè liǎng gè liáng de bǐ zhí.
Calculate the ratio of these two quantities.

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