媲
match; rival; measure word for horses
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
to match; to equal; to rival
formalUsed in formal, literary, or written contexts, often appearing in compounds such as 匹敌 (to be equal to) or 媲美 (to rival in beauty).
His talent is unmatched by anyone.
These two products are equal in strength and rival each other.
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The exquisite quality of this painting can rival that of famous masterpieces.
measure word
measure word for horses, mules, donkeys, and other pack animals
This is the standard, dedicated measure word for equines and similar livestock. It is one of the most common uses of this character in modern spoken Chinese.
He rode a white horse.
There are twenty mules being raised on the ranch.
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This horse runs very fast.
measure word
measure word for cloth, silk, or textiles (archaic or classical)
archaicIn classical Chinese, this was the measure word for rolls or bolts of cloth. In modern Chinese, 段, 块, or 匹布 (as a set phrase) are used instead.
Bestowed a thousand bolts of silk upon the soldiers.
This is a fine bolt of silk brocade.