Chinese grammar - Inexplicit comparisons using 比较 (bǐjiào) - 'relatively' |
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In Chinese, the word 比较 (bǐjiào) is used to make a general comparison or to express a relative degree without directly comparing two specific things. It often conveys a subjective opinion. The English equivalents are 'relatively' or 'comparatively' and is like saying 'It is better' without expressing better than what. |
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这个比较好。
zhè ge bǐjiào hǎo. This one is (relatively) better.
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这本书比较有趣。
zhè běn shū bǐjiào yǒuqù. This book is more interesting. |
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今天的天气比较凉爽。
jīntiān de tiānqì bǐjiào liángshuǎng. Today's weather is cooler.
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我觉得这个地方比较安静。
wǒ juéde zhè gè dìfāng bǐjiào ānjìng. I think this place is relatively quiet. |
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这个问题比较复杂。
zhè ge wèntí bǐjiào fùzá. This problem is relatively complex.
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我的房间比较小。
wǒ de fángjiān bǐjiào xiǎo. My room is (relatively) smaller. |
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这个电影比较无聊。
zhè gè diànyǐng bǐjiào wúliáo. This movie is relatively boring. |
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他比较有耐心。
tā bǐjiào yǒu nàixīn. He is relatively patient. |
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今天的任务比较简单。
jīntiān de rènwù bǐjiào jiǎndān. Today's task is (relatively) simpler. |
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这个地方比较危险。
zhè gè dìfāng bǐjiào wēixiǎn. This place is (relatively) more dangerous.
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她的中文比较流利。
tā de zhōngwén bǐjiào liúlì. Her Chinese is relatively fluent. |
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这个问题比较容易。
zhè ge wèntí bǐjiào róngyì. This problem is (relatively) easier. |
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他比较有经验。
tā bǐjiào yǒu jīngyàn. He is relatively experienced.
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这个地方比较远。
zhè gè dìfāng bǐjiào yuǎn. This place is (relatively) further. |
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