Understanding '比' in Chinese Comparisons
In Chinese, when you want to say that one thing is more than another, you use the word '比'. This is similar to saying 'more than' or '-er than' in English, like 'taller than' or 'faster than'.
Important Points
- The basic structure is: A + 比 + B + Adjective.
- A is the person or thing that has more of the quality.
- B is the person or thing being compared.
- The adjective describes the quality being compared.
- You can add '更' before the adjective to mean 'even more'.
- Sometimes, you can add '一点' or '一些' after the adjective to say 'a little more'.
Examples
- 小明比小红高。
- 今天比昨天冷。
- 这只猫比那只猫胖一些。
To make a comparison, you start with the thing that has more of the quality. Then you use '比', followed by the thing you are comparing it to. Finally, you say the adjective that describes what you are comparing.
Examples
- 我的车比他的车快。
- 姐姐比我聪明。
- 这件衣服比那件便宜。
You can also use '更' before the adjective to emphasize that the difference is bigger, or add words like '一点' or '一些' to show a small difference.
Examples
- 他比我更高兴。
- 这本书比那本厚一点。
- 今天比昨天更热。