Definitions
to match; to pair
Etymology phono-semantic
woman
Semantic:
女
About
The character "媲" is structured with the radical "女" on the left, indicating an association with women, and the component "毘" on the right, which primarily serves a phonetic role but also carries connotations of connection or assistance. Etymologically, it appeared in classical Chinese texts with the specific meaning of matching or pairing, particularly in the context of marriage or spousal relations. Over time, its semantic range expanded to encompass more general comparisons or rivalries, as evident in modern usage where it functions in compounds like "媲美" to denote equaling or competing with something in quality. The character's form has remained consistent, and its application shifted from describing interpersonal matches to abstract equivalences in various domains.
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这个产品媲美名牌。
他的技艺媲美大师。
这家餐厅的菜媲美五星级酒店。
她的歌声可以媲美专业歌手。
这款手机的性能媲美最新型号。
这座建筑的宏伟足以媲美古代宫殿。
他的学术成就媲美领域内的先驱。
这幅画作的细腻程度媲美文艺复兴时期的名作。