比bǐ
to compare, liken; comparison; than. 4 strokes, radical 比, first met in HSK 2.
What 比 is made of
匕 (bǐ, spoon).
Two spoons 匕 side-by-side; 匕 also provides the pronunciation.
How to write 比
Strokes 1–2 write 匕, then strokes 3–4 write 匕.
Free, with no account: the app draws each stroke, then you write it and it says which stroke went wrong.
Print a 米字格 practice sheet for 比
Words that use 比
| 比如 | for example, such as 用来举出一个例子 记录的内容很多，比如地理植被。There is a lot to record — for example, the local plants and terrain. Lesson 3, 做笔记 · 温情相伴与日夕起居 · Affection, Campus Routine & Daily Vitality |
| 比较 | to compare 把两样东西放在一起看哪里不同 老师让我们比较这两张图的不同。The teacher asked us to compare the two pictures. Lesson 110, 掌握本领 · 城市生活与新家 · Urban Life & The New Home |
| 比例 | a ratio 两个数目之间大小的关系 画图纸时要算准长和宽的比例。When drawing plans you must work out the ratio of length to width. Lesson 110, 掌握本领 · 城市生活与新家 · Urban Life & The New Home |
| 比赛 | a contest 大家一起比一比，看谁做得最好 学校下周要举行做模型的比赛。Next week the school will hold a contest for model making. Lesson 110, 掌握本领 · 城市生活与新家 · Urban Life & The New Home |
| 相比 | in comparison with 把两件事放在一起看差别 与传统模式相比，新机制更加高效。Compared with the old model, the new mechanism runs far more efficiently. Lesson 228, 利益权衡与相互协商 · 商业洽谈与公共秩序 · Business Negotiations, Urban Order & Safety Precautions |
| 比分 | the score of a match 比赛中双方得分的数字 操场球赛比分交替上升。On the field, the score kept climbing for both sides in turn. Lesson 253, 躬行实践与格物敏求 · 校园治学与青春求索 · Campus Academics, Intellectual Debate & Graduation |
| 对比 | a comparison 把两样东西放在一起看差别 新老工艺经过细致对比。The old and new methods went through a careful comparison. Lesson 271, 市井风味与当代出行 · 邻里温情与冬景市声 · Winter Rhythms, Urban Transit & Neighborly Harmony |
| 比方 | analogy, example, figure of speech 用容易明白的事物来说明另一个道理 老师打个生动比方，把复杂的道理讲清楚。The teacher drew an analogy to explain the complicated idea clearly. Lesson 389, 担当有为 · 温慰人寰与固本强基 · Warm Solace & Bedrock Fortitude |
| 比重 | proportion, relative weight (of a part in a whole) 某部分占全部数量的份额多少 指挥部决定提高骨干力量在攻坚战中的比重。Command decided to raise the proportion of core backbone forces in the key battle. Lesson 389, 担当有为 · 温慰人寰与固本强基 · Warm Solace & Bedrock Fortitude |
| 比如说 | namely, that is to say 举出例子来进一步说明 队员需要带齐装备，比如说厚实的外套。Team members need to bring full gear — that is to say, a thick coat. Lesson 3, 做笔记 · 温情相伴与日夕起居 · Affection, Campus Routine & Daily Vitality |