Definition
相比之下 is a fixed expression meaning 'in comparison' or 'by contrast'. It is used at the beginning of a clause to introduce a comparison between two things, often with a comma following. It is more formal than 比较起来 and is common in both spoken and written Chinese.
f.e.
in comparisonby contrast
Examples
- 相比之下，。xiāng, tā de fāng'àn gèng hǎo.In comparison, his plan is better.
- 相比之下，。xiāng, Zhōngguó de jīngjì zēngzhǎng gèng kuài.By contrast, China's economic growth is faster.
- 相比之下，。xiāng, běifāng de dōngtiān gèng lěng.In comparison, winters in the north are colder.
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