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Expressing comparisons with 比 (bǐ) as a preposition
HSK 2Comparison
Structure
Subject + Verb + 得 + 比 + B + Adjective
Explanation
比 can function as a preposition introducing the standard of comparison before the verb or adjective. In this pattern, 比 marks the thing being compared against. For example, 他跑得比我快 means "He runs faster than me," where 比我 sets up the comparison before the adjective 快.
Examples
她唱得比专业歌手还好听。
tā chàng de bǐ zhuānyè gēshǒu hái hǎotīng.
She sings even better than professional singers.
这次考试比上次难。
zhè cì kǎoshì bǐ shàng cì nán.
This exam was harder than the last one.
弟弟吃得比我还多。
dìdi chī de bǐ wǒ hái duō.
My younger brother eats even more than I do.