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攀比
pānbǐ
Description
攀比是指跟别人比钱、比东西、比谁更好。
"攀比" means comparing money, things, or who is better with others.
很多父母不想让孩子跟同学攀比新手机或者新衣服。
Many parents don't want their children to "攀比" new phones or new clothes with classmates.
Meanings
攀比pānbǐ
to compete or compare oneself with others
我们不要跟别人攀比。
We shouldn't compare ourselves to others.
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Notes
- Etymology
攀 (to climb, reach up) + 比 (to compare), i.e. striving to match others.
- Nuance
usually negative, implying blind or vain comparison over money and possessions.
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