比

bei2 · bei6 · bei3

(particle used for comparison and "-er than") · to compare · to contrast

Frequency Band 3

Meanings

bei2

  1. (particle used for comparison and "-er than")
  2. to compare
  3. to contrast
  4. to gesture (with hands)
  5. ratio
  6. to be comparable to
  7. metaphor
  8. comparison
  9. to compete
  10. to match

bei6

  1. close
  2. recent
  3. until
  4. till
  5. to stand close together
  6. to cling to
  7. to collude with

bei3

  1. close
  2. recent
  3. until
  4. till
  5. to stand close together
  6. to cling to
  7. to collude with

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