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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