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相对
xiāng duì
Meaning
- relatively
- relative
- opposite
Definition
指两方相互比较或相互面对；相对于某个标准或条件而言。
Relatively; comparative; opposite; not absolute.
Usage
常用于表示比较关系、相对状态或非绝对性，可作副词或形容词。
Used to indicate comparison, relativity, or non-absoluteness; can be an adverb or adjective.
Examples
- 1 这个城市的人口相对较少。 (This city has a relatively small population.)
- 2 我们要相对而坐，好好谈谈。 (We should sit facing each other and have a good talk.)
- 3 相对而言，他的成绩更好。 (Relatively speaking, his grades are better.)
- 4 真理是相对的，不是绝对的。 (Truth is relative, not absolute.)
- 5 这两条路相对而行，最终会交汇。 (These two roads run opposite each other and will eventually meet.)
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