持平

chí píng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to stay level (of exchange rate, market share etc)
fair
unbiased

Definition

保持相等或平衡的状态。

To remain equal or balanced.

Usage

常用于描述数据、价格、观点等没有明显变化或保持平衡的情况。

Often used to describe data, prices, opinions, etc., that show no significant change or remain balanced.

Examples

1 今年公司利润与去年持平。 (This year the company's profit is flat compared to last year.)
2 双方在辩论中持平的论点。 (Both sides hold balanced arguments in the debate.)
3 房价与上月基本持平。 (Housing prices remain basically the same as last month.)
4 他的想法与我持平。 (His thoughts are on par with mine.)
5 投票结果持平，需要重新表决。 (The vote results are tied, requiring a revote.)
6 这种药物效果与安慰剂持平。 (The effect of this drug is equivalent to a placebo.)

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