English–Chinese
“than” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbǐ
Example
这个比那个便宜。zhè ge bǐ nà ge pián yi
This one is cheaper than that one.
How to say “than” in Chinese
“Than” in Chinese is 比 (bǐ).
Sets two things side by side on one scale, making a difference in degree visible.
Example sentences with 比
他跑步比我快。tā pǎo bù bǐ wǒ kuài
He runs faster than I do.
Tips for using 比
- English usually places the comparison standard after the adjective, while Chinese marks that standard before the adjective, so the two sides appear in the opposite order.