English–Chinese

“compared to” in Chinese

Chinese

Also比起 (bǐ qǐ)

Pinyinxiāng bǐ

相比去年，今年的雨水更多。xiāng bǐ qù nián jīn nián de yú shuǐ gèng duō

Compared to last year, there is more rain this year.

“Compared to” in Chinese is 相比 (xiāng bǐ).

One situation is viewed against another as a backdrop, bringing their difference into focus.

和以前相比，他的中文进步了很多。hé yǐ qián xiāng bǐ tā de zhōng wén jìn bù le hěn duō

Compared to before, his Chinese has improved a lot.

Chinese often puts the comparison frame before the main statement, a pattern that differs from the more flexible placement of comparison phrases in English.

bǐ qǐ

prepositioncompared to

比起别人，她工作更认真。bí qǐ bié rén tā gōng zuò gèng rèn zhēn

Compared to others, she works more diligently.