compare with others; keep up with the Joneses
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to compare oneself with others (often invidiously); to cite examples to compare; to keep up with the Joneses
neutralOften carries a negative connotation, implying unhealthy competition or materialistic comparison.
Tā他
men们
zhī之
jiān间
zǒng总
xǐ喜
huān欢
hù互
xiāng相
pān攀
bǐ比
。
They always like to compare themselves with each other.
Bù不
yào要
hé和
bié别
rén人
pān攀
bǐ比
wù物
zhì质
cái财
fù富
。
Don't compare material wealth with others.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
pān攀
bǐ比
xīn心
lǐ理
huì会
dǎo导
zhì致
jiāo焦
lǜ虑
。
This kind of competitive comparison mentality leads to anxiety.