比 bǐ
compare / than
比 (bǐ) means "compare / than" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 比
坐
zuò
to sit / to take (transport)
风景
fēngjǐng
scenery
早
zǎo
early
辆
liàng
(measure word for vehicles)
觉得
juéde
to feel / to think
公寓
gōngyù
apartment
唱歌
chànggē
to sing
Frequently asked questions
What does 比 (bǐ) mean in Chinese?
比 (bǐ) means "compare / than" in Chinese. 比 (bǐ) means "compare / than" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 比 in a sentence?
Use 比 (bǐ) the way you would use "compare / than" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 比?
Common words that pair with 比 include 坐. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 比 (bǐ) and 得 (de)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 比 means "compare / than"; 得 means "result complement marker". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
Related Chinese concepts
Why this concept matters
One concept should unlock a network, not one translation
Speak1000 teaches 比 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
See the Concept Unlock MethodHear 比 used in real sentences
The fastest way to remember 比 (bǐ) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
Try Free Lesson: Unit 1