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Comparisons with 比起

Using 比起 (and optionally 来), you can compare two things, highlighting how A is different from B. The item being compared (A) can be placed before or after the 比起 phrase.

Structure

比起 + B (+ 来) ，A ……
A + 比起 + B (+ 来) ……

Examples

  • 比起上海，我老家的物价便宜多了。
    Bǐ qǐ Shànghǎi, wǒ lǎojiā de wùjià piányí duō le.
    Compared to Shanghai, the prices in my hometown are way cheaper.
  • 比起你来，我还差得远呢。
    Bǐ qǐ nǐ lái , wǒ hái chà de yuǎn ne.
    Compared with you, I'm still far from it.
  • 本科生比起博士生来，学位要低很多。
    Běnkē shēng bǐ qǐ bóshì shēng lái , xuéwèi yào dī hěn duō.
    Compared with a doctoral student, an undergraduate student's degree is much lower.

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