Comparing
比, 没有……那么, 一样, 更 and 最.
"A is more … than B" is A 比 bǐ B and the adjective. 很 never goes in a 比 sentence; to say by how much, add it after the adjective.
- Tā bǐ wǒ gāo.He's taller than me.
- Jīntiān bǐ zuótiān lěng yìdiǎnr.Today is a bit colder than yesterday.
- Zhège bǐ nàge guì de duō.This one is much more expensive than that one.
- Tā bǐ wǒ dà sān suì.He's three years older than me.
Not as … as
A 没有 B (那么) adjective: A isn't as … as B.
- Wǒ méiyǒu tā nàme gāo.I'm not as tall as him.
The same
A 跟 gēn (or 和) B 一样 yíyàng: A is the same as B, or with an adjective, as … as B. 不一样 is "different".
- Wǒ de shǒujī gēn nǐ de yíyàng.My phone is the same as yours.
- Tā gēn wǒ yíyàng gāo.He's as tall as me.
Even more, most
更 gèng is "even more", and 最 zuì "most", both before the adjective or verb.
- Zhège gèng hǎo.This one is even better.
- Wǒ zuì xǐhuan chī jiǎozi.Dumplings are my favourite food.
Cards from this guide
9 cardsEach card asks about one thing this guide teaches, and its back gives the answer with why and an example. They're reviewed with the rest of the Comparing and linking cards.
How do you say "He's taller than me"?
他比我高。
Can 很 go in a 比 sentence, as in 他比我很高?
No.
How do you say "He's three years older than me"?
他比我大三岁。
How do you say "I'm not as tall as him"?
我没有他那么高。
How do you say "My phone is the same as yours"?
我的手机跟你的一样。
How do you say "I like dumplings best"?
我最喜欢吃饺子。
How do you say "This one is even better"?
这个更好。
How do you say "He's as tall as me"?
他跟我一样高。
How do you say "different"?
不一样 (bù yíyàng).