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相提并论 (xiāng tí bìng lùn) — (idiom) to mention in the same breath; to place on an equal footing (usually in negative constructions)

Definition

A four-character idiom meaning 'to put on the same level' — almost always used in negative contexts (不能∼, 不可∼) to say two things are too different to compare.

idiom
to mention in the same breathto place on an equal footing (usually in negative constructions)

Examples

  • ，相提并论。
    Zhè liǎng bù xiǎo shuō fēng gé wán quán bù tóng, bù néng xiāng tí bìng lùn.
    These two novels have completely different styles; they can't be mentioned in the same breath.
  • 相提并论。
    Tā de cái huá hé pǔ tōng rén gēn běn bù néng xiāng tí bìng lùn.
    His talent cannot be placed on a par with ordinary people's at all.
  • 相提并论？
    Nǐ zěn me néng bǎ zhè me yán sù de wèn tí hé yú lè xiāng tí bìng lùn ne?
    How can you compare such a serious issue with entertainment?
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