English–Chinese
“rival” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinpì měi
Example
这家店的质量可以媲美品牌店。zhè jiā diàn de zhì liàng ké yǐ pì měi pǐn pái diàn
The quality of this store can rival that of a brand-name store.
How to say “rival” in Chinese
“Rival” in Chinese is 媲美 (pì měi).
One thing reaches the level of another admired standard and holds its place beside it in a favorable judgment.
Example sentences with 媲美
这位新人演员的演技足以媲美资深演员。zhè wèi xīn rén yǎn yuán de yǎn jì zú yǐ pì měi zī shēn yǎn yuán
This new actor's acting is good enough to rival that of a veteran actor.
Tips for using 媲美
- For everyday conversation, this word gives praise a formal, written flavor, while simpler comparison verbs usually sound more natural in speech.