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Expressing "rather" or "relatively" with 比较 (bǐjiào) as an adverb
HSK 3Comparison
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Structure
比较 + Adjective/Verb
Explanation
比较 placed before an adjective or verb means "relatively," "rather," or "somewhat," indicating a moderate degree. It softens the statement, making it less absolute than using 很 or 非常. For example, 这个比较难 means "this is rather difficult."
Examples
今天的考试比较简单。
Jīntiān de kǎoshì bǐjiào jiǎndān.
Today's exam was relatively easy.
这家店的东西比较贵，我们换一家吧。
Zhè jiā diàn de dōngxi bǐjiào guì, wǒmen huàn yì jiā ba.
The things in this store are relatively expensive; let's try another one.
他说话比较直接，但人很好。
Tā shuōhuà bǐjiào zhíjiē, dàn rén hěn hǎo.
He speaks rather directly, but he's a good person.