Comparisons with 比
Use 比 to compare people, things, and situations directly.
Examples
Mandarin ChineseTranslation
这个故事比那个故事短。Zhège gùshi bǐ nàge gùshi duǎn.
This story is shorter than that story.
今天比昨天冷。Jīntiān bǐ zuótiān lěng.
Today is colder than yesterday.
我妹妹比我高。Wǒ mèimei bǐ wǒ gāo.
My younger sister is taller than I am.
Pattern
A 比 B + adjective
How it works
Use 比 to compare people, things, and situations directly. This pattern typically appears as A 比 B + adjective and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- 比 introduces the thing being compared against.
- The adjective usually follows directly after the comparison frame.
Why it matters
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Use in context
Comparison is a very natural next step once you control simple adjectives and description.