相对

相對
xiāngduì
adjective HSK 7-9 #6,212

Meanings

  1. 1 relative
  2. 2 comparatively
  3. 3 opposite

Examples

HSK 3
Zhè zhǐshì yīgè xiāngduì de gàiniàn.
This is only a relative concept.
HSK 4
Xiāngduì láishuō, zhège fāng'àn gèng hǎo.
Relatively speaking, this plan is better.
HSK 4
Liǎng gè rén xiāngduì ér zuò.
The two people sat facing each other.

Tips

usage
相对 has two main uses: (1) 'relative/comparatively' - 相对来说 (relatively speaking); (2) 'facing each other' - 相对而坐 (sit facing each other). Opposite of 绝对 (absolute).

Stroke Order

xiāng
duì