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The word 比较 (bǐjiào) can be a verb which means "to compare." But it can also be an [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adverb adverb] (no "-ly" required!) meaning "comparatively" or "rather."
== Contents ==  [[[#|hide]]] 
* [[#Used_with_Adjectives|1 Used with Adjectives]] ** [[#Structure|1.1 Structure]] ** [[#Examples|1.2 Examples]] * [[#Used_with_Verbs|2 Used with Verbs]] ** [[#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 Adjectives == === Structure === The adverb 比较 can be used to express "quite," "rather," or "relatively." It's a way of comparing one thing with a general idea instead of comparing two concrete things.
Subj. + 比较 + Adj.
=== Examples ===
* 这个 问题 ''比较'' 简单 。Zhège wèntí ''bǐjiào'' jiǎndān.This question is quite easy. * 我 觉得 这个 价格 ''比较'' 贵 。Wǒ juéde zhège jiàgé ''bǐjiào'' guì.I think this price is rather expensive. * 我 家 离 市中心 ''比较'' 近 。Wǒ jiā lí shìzhōngxīn ''bǐjiào'' jìn.My place is relatively close to downtown. * 大 城市 的 工作 压力 ''比较'' 大 。Dà chéngshì de gōngzuò yālì ''bǐjiào'' dà.Jobs in big cities have quite a lot of pressure. * 你 上班 坐 地铁 ''比较'' 方便 还是 骑车 ''比较'' 方便 ？Nǐ shàngbān zuò dìtiě ''bǐjiào'' fāngbiàn háishì qíchē ''bǐjiào'' fāngbiàn?To get to work, is it more convenient for you to take the metro or to ride a bike?
== Used with Verbs == 比较 can also be used with [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Psychological_verb psychological verbs]. === Structure ===
Subj. + 比较 + [Verb Phrase]
=== Examples ===
* 我 ''比较'' 讨厌 男人 说 脏话 。Wǒ ''bǐjiào'' tǎoyàn nánrén shuō zānghuà.I quite hate it when men use foul language. * 你 ''比较'' 喜欢 用 Gmail 还是 Hotmail ？Note that for this phrase, the translation is a totally different verb.Nǐ ''bǐjiào'' xǐhuan yòng Gmail háishì Hotmail?Do you prefer to use Gmail or Hotmail? * 我 父母 ''比较'' 反对 我 找 外国 男朋友 。Wǒ fùmǔ ''bǐjiào'' fǎnduì wǒ zhǎo wàiguó nánpéngyou.My parents rather object to me seeking a foreign boyfriend. * 民众 ''比较'' 支持 新 的 就业 政策 。Mínzhòng ''bǐjiào'' zhīchí xīn de jiùyè zhèngcè.The public rather supports the new employment policy. * 老板 通常 ''比较'' 关注 结果 ，不 是 过程 。Lǎobǎn tōngcháng ''bǐjiào'' guānzhù jiéguǒ, bù shì guòchéng.The boss usually pays more attention to results and not process.
== See also == * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22a_little_too%22_with_%22you_dian%22 Expressing "a little too" with "you dian"] * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/The_%22zui%22_superlative The "zui" superlative] * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Special_verbs_with_%22hen%22 Special verbs with "hen"] * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22a_bit_too%22 Expressing "a bit too"] == Sources and further reading == === Books === * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Integrated_Chinese:_Level_2,_Part_1 Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 1] (pp. 49-50) [http://amzn.to/2fdV2l3 →buy]
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