Definitions
(verb)
to compare; compared to
(adverb)
relatively; comparatively; rather
About
The character "较", traditionally written as "較", derives from an ancient association with chariot construction, integrating the radical for vehicle with a phonetic component that suggests crossing or connection. Its original meaning referred specifically to the crossbars or fittings where the carriage met the axle, a tangible element crucial for the structural integrity of the vehicle. Over time, this concrete reference gradually evolved into more abstract applications, moving from physical alignment to the conceptual realm of comparison and measurement, likely influenced by the balancing function of those chariot parts. This semantic expansion led to its modern usage primarily denoting comparison or relativity, as seen in compounds such as "比较" for comparing, while its structural composition, with the vehicle radical and phonetic element, continues to echo its historical origins despite the graphical simplification of the radical.
Example Sentences Hide
这个苹果比较大。
我比较喜欢看书。
他的成绩较好。
这个问题较为复杂。
两者相比较，我选第一个。
经过较量，他赢得了比赛。
与其他方案相比，这个成本较低。
在较为艰苦的环境中，他们坚持了下来。