相
比

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The word 相比 is formed by combining the character 相, meaning "mutually" or "each other", with the character 比, meaning "compare" or "contrast". Together, they create a compound word where 相 modifies 比 to convey the sense of comparing one thing to another, emphasizing a reciprocal or relational aspect of comparison.

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相比夏天，我更喜欢冬天。

Xiāngbǐ xiàtiān, wǒ gèng xǐhuān dōngtiān.

Compared to summer, I prefer winter.

与去年相比，今年雨水更多。

Yǔ qùnián xiāngbǐ, jīnnián yǔshuǐ gèng duō.

Compared to last year, this year has more rainfall.

相比坐公交车，骑自行车更健康。

Xiāngbǐ zuò gōngjiāo chē, qí zìxíngchē gèng jiànkāng.

Compared to taking the bus, riding a bicycle is healthier.

相比其他城市，这里的物价相对较低。

Xiāngbǐ qítā chéngshì, zhèlǐ de wùjià xiāngduì jiào dī.

Compared to other cities, the cost of living here is relatively lower.

相比单纯追求经济增长，可持续发展更为重要。

Xiāngbǐ dānchún zhuīqiú jīngjì zēngzhǎng, kě chíxù fāzhǎn gèng wéi zhòngyào.

Compared to merely pursuing economic growth, sustainable development is more important.

Word Definition - 相比

xiāng bǐ to compare

Individual Character Details

相 xiāng, xiāng, xiàng
比 bǐ, bī, bǐ