HSK 2·Comparisons
Chinese 比 Comparisons for Beginners
Learn Mandarin comparison sentences with 比.
Useful phrases
今天比昨天热。
Jīntiān bǐ zuótiān rè.
Today is hotter than yesterday.
我比他高。
Wǒ bǐ tā gāo.
I am taller than him.
这个比那个便宜。
Zhège bǐ nàge piányi.
This is cheaper than that.
How to use this pattern
The structure is A 比 B + adjective.
Practice routine
Practice comparisons with tall, expensive, cheap, hot, and cold.
Common mistake
After 比, usually use the adjective directly; do not add 是.
FAQ
Can I say 我是比他高?
Usually say “我比他高” without 是.
What does 便宜 mean?
It means cheap or inexpensive.
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