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比起

bǐqǐ
preposition HSK 7 #14,036

Meanings

  1. 1 compared with
  2. 2 in comparison to

Examples

比起去年，今年暖和多了。
Bǐqǐ qùnián, jīnnián nuǎnhuo duō le.
Compared with last year, this year is much warmer.
比起学习，他更喜欢运动。
Bǐqǐ xuéxí, tā gèng xǐhuan yùndòng.
Compared with studying, he prefers sports.

Tips

grammar
Pattern: 比起A, B... (Compared with A, B...). 比起 is placed before the thing being compared against.

Stroke Order

比 bǐ
起 qǐ