比较 (bǐ jiào) — to compare; relatively, comparatively, quite, rather
Definition
比较 covers two roles: a verb meaning 'to compare' things side by side, and an adverb meaning 'relatively, fairly' (比较冷 = fairly cold). 相比 is more formal/literary for the verb sense; 相当 is a stronger 'quite'.
to comparerelativelycomparativelyquiterather
Examples
- 比较。Qǐng bǐ jiào zhè liǎng běn shū de jià gé.Please compare the prices of these two books.
- 比较，。Jīn tiān bǐ jiào lěng, duō chuān diǎn yī fu.It's relatively cold today, so wear more clothes.
- 比较。Zhè ge shǒu jī bǐ jiào pián yi.This phone is quite cheap.
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