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    [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E6%AF%94 比], [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E8%B7%9F 跟]
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If you want to do a straight-up comparison statement, go ahead and use the [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Basic_comparisons_with_%22bi%22 classic 比 (bǐ) structure]. But if you want to lead with a "compared with..." phrase, you'll need a 跟 (gēn) and a slightly different word order.
== Contents ==  [[[#|hide]]] 
* [[#Used_with_Two_Subjects|1 Used with Two Subjects]] ** [[#Structure|1.1 Structure]] ** [[#Examples|1.2 Examples]] * [[#Used_with_a_Single_Subject|2 Used with a Single Subject]] ** [[#Structure_2|2.1 Structure]] ** [[#Examples_2|2.2 Examples]] * [[#See_also|3 See also]] * [[#Sources_and_further_reading|4 Sources and further reading]] ** [[#Books|4.1 Books]]
== Used with Two Subjects == This sentence structure is used for comparing two different things (A and B) or two different aspects of one thing. === Structure ===
跟 + A + 比 (起来) ，B⋯⋯
B can also come at the beginning of the sentence:
B + 跟 + A + 比 (起来) ，⋯⋯
For both of these structures, you could swap out 跟 (gēn) for [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%92%8C 和] (hé) with no real difference, but using 跟 (gēn) is slightly more common. === Examples ===
* ''跟'' 上海 '''比''' ，我 老家 的 物价 很 低 。''Gēn'' Shànghǎi '''bǐ''', wǒ lǎojiā de wùjià hěn dī.Compared to Shanghai, prices in my hometown are very low. * ''跟'' 东部 '''比''' ，我 更 喜欢 美国 西部 。''Gēn'' dōngbù '''bǐ''', wǒ gèng xǐhuan Měiguó xībù.Compared to the Eastern part, I like the Western part of the USA more. * ''跟'' 他 '''比''' ，你 最大 的 优势 是 什么 ？''Gēn'' tā '''bǐ''', nǐ zuì dà de yōushì shì shénme?Compared to him, what is your biggest advantage? * 妹妹 ''跟'' 姐姐 '''比起来''' 有点 害羞 。Mèimei ''gēn'' jiějie '''bǐ qǐlái''' yǒudiǎn hàixiū.Compared to the older sister, the younger sister is a bit shy. * 新 版本 ''跟'' 旧 版本 '''比起来''' ，多 了 一些 功能 。Xīn bǎnběn ''gēn'' jiù bǎnběn '''bǐ qǐlái''', duō le yīxiē gōngnéng.Compared with the old version, the new version has a few more features.
== Used with a Single Subject == 比 (bǐ) can also be used for comparing one subject over two different time periods. === Structure ===
跟 + Time + 比 (起来) ，⋯⋯
Again, you could use 和 (hé) instead of 跟 (gēn) here, but using 跟 (gēn) is more common. === Examples ===
* ''跟'' 去年 '''比''' ，你 的 中文 进步 了 很多 。''Gēn'' qùnián '''bǐ''', nǐ de Zhōngwén jìnbù le hěn duō.Compared to last year, your Chinese has improved a lot. * ''跟'' 十 年 前 '''比起来''' ，中国人 的 生活 水平 提高 了 很多 。''Gēn'' shí nián qián '''bǐ qǐlái''', Zhōngguó rén de shēnghuó shuǐpíng tígāo le hěn duō.Compared to ten years ago, the standard of living for Chinese people has gotten much better. * ''跟'' 上 个 月 '''比''' ，这 个 月 的 工作 很 轻松。''Gēn'' shàng gè yuè '''bǐ''', zhè gè yuè de gōngzuò hěn qīngsōng.Compared with last month, this month our job is a lot more relaxed. * ''跟'' 前 几 周 '''比''' ，这个 星期 的 天气 舒服 多了 。''Gēn'' qián jǐ zhōu '''bǐ''', zhège xīngqī de tiānqì shūfu duō le.Compared to the past few weeks, the weather has been much more comfortable this week. * ''跟'' 刚 毕业 的 时候 '''比起来''' ，他 成熟 了 很 多 。''Gēn'' gāng bìyè de shíhou '''bǐ qǐlái''', tā chéngshú le hěn duō.Compared to when he first graduated, he's much more mature.
== See also == * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Comparing Comparing] * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Basic_comparisons_with_%22yiyang%22 Basic comparisons with "yiyang"] * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Basic_comparisons_with_%22meiyou%22 Basic comparisons with "meiyou"] * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22rather%22_with_%22bijiao%22 Expressing "rather" with "bijiao"] * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22even_more%22_with_%22geng%22_or_%22hai%22 Expressing "even more" with "geng" or "hai"] == Sources and further reading == === Books ===
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