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    Expressing multiples with 倍 (bèi)

    Comparison
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 倍

    Explanation

    The measure word 倍 (bèi) means "times" or "fold," used to express multiplication or multiples of a quantity. For example, 两倍 means "two times" or "double." It is placed after the number and is essential for making comparisons involving ratios.

    Examples

    • 今年的收入是去年的三倍。

      Jīnnián de shōurù shì qùnián de sān bèi.

      This year's income is three times that of last year.

    • 这台新电脑的速度比旧的快了两倍。

      Zhè tái xīn diànnǎo de sùdù bǐ jiù de kuài le liǎng bèi.

      This new computer is twice as fast as the old one.

    • 经过训练，他的跑步速度提高了一倍。

      Jīngguò xùnliàn, tā de pǎobù sùdù tígāo le yī bèi.

      After training, his running speed improved by double.

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