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The word "比较" is formed by combining the character "比", which means to compare or contrast, with the character "较", which means to compare or dispute. Both characters individually convey notions of comparison, and their union creates a compound word that specifically denotes the act of comparing or the state of being comparative.

Example Sentences Hide

这本书比较厚。

Zhè běn shū bǐjiào hòu.

This book is relatively thick.

跟那本书比较，这本书更有趣。

Gēn nà běn shū bǐjiào, zhè běn shū gèng yǒuqù.

Compared to that book, this one is more interesting.

经过仔细比较，他选择了这个方案。

Jīngguò zǐxì bǐjiào, tā xuǎnzé le zhège fāng'àn.

After careful comparison, he chose this plan.

这里的交通状况比较稳定。

Zhèlǐ de jiāotōng zhuàngkuàng bǐjiào wěndìng.

The traffic conditions here are relatively stable.

这两种产品的质量比较好，但价格也比较高。

Zhè liǎng zhǒng chǎnpǐn de zhìliàng bǐjiào hǎo, dàn jiàgé yě bǐjiào gāo.

The quality of these two products is quite good, but the price is also relatively high.

Word Definition - 比较

bǐ jiào to compare; to contrast; comparatively; relatively; quite; comparison

Individual Character Details

比 bǐ, bī, bǐ
较 jiào