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Basic comparisons with 比

Use 比 to compare two things, saying one is more adjective than the other. Place the noun that comes out on top first, then 比, the second noun, and a stand-alone adjective — do not add 很.

Structure

Noun 1 + 比 + Noun 2 + Adj.
Do not add 很 before the adjective; the comparison already implies a degree.

Examples

  • 他比老师聪明。
    Tā bǐ lǎoshī cōngming .
    He is smarter than the teacher.
  • 上海比纽约大吗？
    Shànghǎi bǐ Niǔyuē dà ma?
    Is Shanghai bigger than New York?
  • 她比她妈妈漂亮。
    Tā bǐ tā māma piàoliang .
    She is prettier than her mother.
  • 星巴克的咖啡比这里的咖啡贵。
    Xīngbākè de kāfēi bǐ zhèlǐ de kāfēi guì .
    The coffee at Starbucks is more expensive than the coffee here.
  • 地铁比公交车方便。
    Dìtiě bǐ gōngjiāochē fāngbiàn .
    The subway is more convenient than the bus.

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