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“relatively” in Chinese

Chinese

Also较 (jiào) · 相对 (xiāng duì)

Pronunciation

Pinyinbǐ jiào

Example

这道题比较简单。zhè dào tí bǐ jiào jiǎn dān

This problem is relatively simple.

Illustration for 比较 (relatively)

How to say “relatively” in Chinese

“Relatively” in Chinese is 比较 (bǐ jiào).

A gentle tilt on a scale shows how one thing stands relative to others, whether the focus is comparison or degree.

Full entry for 比较: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 比较

这件衣服比较合适。zhè jiàn yī fú bǐ jiào hé shì

This piece of clothing is relatively suitable.

Tips for using 比较

  • The same word can act as a verb before the things being examined or as an adverb before a description, so its position helps reveal its role in a sentence.

Other Chinese words for “relatively”

2

较

jiào

adverbrelatively

他较慢,你别催他。tā jiào màn nǐ bié cuī tā

He is relatively slow, so don't rush him.

3

相对

xiāng duì

adverbrelatively

这次考试相对容易。zhè cì kǎo shì xiāng duì róng yì

This exam is relatively easy.

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