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比bǐto compare

Learn the Chinese character 比 with its source-linked HSK 2 status, pronunciation, one concise learning meaning, stroke order, real HSK words, and published learning contexts.

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How to write 比

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HSK vocabulary

Words with 比

Source-linked HSK vocabulary records that contain 比.

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Real usage

Example sentences with 比

Published HSK 2 course contexts only. Each sentence links back to the lesson that owns it.

  1. 不是。我的也是黑色的，但是比这个小一点儿。

    Bú shì. Wǒ de yě shì hēisè de, dànshì bǐ zhège xiǎo yìdiǎnr.

    No. Mine is black too, but it's a little smaller than this one.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 3 · published context →

  2. 伞比较长，伞上有一只小猫。

    Sǎn bǐjiào cháng, sǎn shàng yǒu yì zhī xiǎo māo.

    The umbrella is fairly long and has a small cat on it.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 3 · published context →

  3. 灰色的比蓝色的小吗？

    Huīsè de bǐ lánsè de xiǎo ma?

    Is the gray one smaller than the blue one?

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 8 · published context →

  4. 不是，大小一样。灰色的比较薄。

    Bú shì, dàxiǎo yíyàng. Huīsè de bǐjiào báo.

    No, they're the same size. The gray one is thinner.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 8 · published context →

  5. 这个味道更重一点儿。我觉得红茶比较好喝。

    Zhège wèidào gèng zhòng yìdiǎnr. Wǒ juéde hóngchá bǐjiào hǎohē.

    This flavor is stronger. I think the black tea tastes better.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 17 · published context →
Character questions

About 比

Short answers for character learning.

What does 比 mean in Chinese?

比 is listed here with the concise learning meaning: to compare.

How do you pronounce 比?

比 is shown as bǐ.

Is 比 an HSK 2 character?

Yes. 比 is HSK 2 recognition character #4.

Can I practise writing 比?

Yes. Use Watch, Trace, or Write above.

Learning details

  • HSK 2 recognition
  • HSK 1–2 writing inventory
  • 4 linked HSK words
  • 5 published course contexts
  • Audio available
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Sources and editorial policy

  • HSK placement:HSK 2 recognition character #4. See the HSK 3.0 guide for the published syllabus reference.
  • Writing scope: present in the official HSK 1–2 writing inventory.
  • Meaning and pronunciation: CC-CEDICT dictionary data, shown as supplemental learning metadata; displayed reading source: HSK 2 vocabulary data.
  • Vocabulary: source-linked HSK 2 vocabulary records, with every word linked to its existing HSK vocabulary page.
  • Example sentences: published hskone HSK 2 course contexts, linked to the lesson that owns the original content.
  • Stroke-order practice: HanziWriter character data. This page is a source-linked learning reference, not an official HSK publication.
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