English–Chinese
“compare to” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhǎo bǐ
Example
我常把考试好比一场战斗。wǒ cháng bǎ kǎo shì háo bǐ yì cháng zhàn dòu
I often compare an exam to a battle.
How to say “compare to” in Chinese
“Compare to” in Chinese is 好比 (hǎo bǐ).
A comparison frame that places a second thing beside the first to highlight a shared quality or make the first easier to picture.
Example sentences with 好比
他把城市的变化好比一场悄然发生的革命。tā bǎ chéng shì de biàn huà háo bǐ yì cháng qiǎo rán fā shēng de gé mìng
He compares the changes in the city to a quiet revolution.
Tips for using 好比
- The English word like can signal preference, but this word signals a comparison or example rather than a liking, making it a useful false-friend check for English speakers.