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比较
bǐ jiào
Meaning
- to compare
- comparatively
Definition
比较：动词，表示对比两个或多个事物的异同或优劣；副词，表示具有一定程度，相当于“相当”、“较为”。
Comparison: as a verb, it means to compare two or more things to find differences or similarities; as an adverb, it indicates a certain degree, equivalent to 'quite' or 'relatively'.
Usage
作为动词时，常用于比较两个事物的特征；作为副词时，用于修饰形容词或动词，表示程度适中或相对较高。
As a verb, it is commonly used to contrast features of two things; as an adverb, it modifies adjectives or verbs to indicate a moderate or relatively high degree.
Examples
- 1 请比较这两款手机的性价比。 (Please compare the cost-effectiveness of these two mobile phones.)
- 2 今天比昨天比较冷。 (Today is relatively colder than yesterday.)
- 3 他的成绩比较优秀，但还需要努力。 (His grades are quite good, but he still needs to work hard.)
- 4 比较这两种方案，我更喜欢第一个。 (Comparing these two plans, I prefer the first one.)
- 5 这个任务比较简单，我一个人就能完成。 (This task is relatively simple; I can finish it alone.)
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