comparatively; fairly
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1 sense · 5 examplesadverb
comparatively; fairly; rather
dialectA dialectal word (方言), often used in spoken Chinese in certain regions (like Northern areas) to indicate a moderate degree. More colloquial than standard "比较". It carries a neutral tone and describes a noticeable but not extreme quality.
Zhè这
jiān间
wū屋
zi子
jiào较
bǐ比
kuān宽
chuo绰
。
This room is fairly spacious.
Zhè这
lǐ里
de的
qì气
hòu候
jiào较
bǐ比
rè热
。
The climate here is comparatively hot.
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Tā他
xué学
xí习
jiào较
bǐ比
yòng用
gōng功
。
He studies rather diligently.
Zhè这
jiā家
diàn店
de的
cài菜
jià价
jiào较
bǐ比
shí实
huì惠
。
The food prices at this restaurant are fairly reasonable.
Jīn今
tiān天
lù路
shàng上
jiào较
bǐ比
shùn顺
chàng畅
。
The traffic is comparatively smooth today.