Definition
比起 is a verb phrase used to introduce the comparison target in a 'compared to X, Y...' structure. It typically starts a clause: 比起 A (来), B... where 来 is an optional topicalizing particle. This pattern is common in written or formal speech for making explicit comparisons.
v.p.
compared toin comparison with (introduces the standard of comparison)
Examples
- 比起，。bǐ qǐ dà chéngshì, wǒ gèng xǐhuan zhù xiǎo dìfang.Compared to big cities, I prefer living in small places.
- 比起，。bǐ qǐ qùnián, jīnnián de tiānqì nuǎnhuo duō le.Compared to last year, this year's weather is much warmer.
- 比起，。bǐ qǐ tā lái, wǒ kě chà yuǎn le.Compared to him, I'm far worse.
Grammar
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