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相对
xiāngduì
Description
“相对”的意思是和别的东西比起来，不是一定的。
"相对" means compared to something else, not absolute.
它也可以表示两个人或东西面对着面。
It can also mean two people or things facing each other.
Meanings
相对xiāngduì
relatively; comparatively
今天的天气相对暖和。
Today's weather is relatively warm.
相对xiāngduì
relative; not absolute
美和丑是相对的。
Beauty and ugliness are relative.
相对xiāngduì
to face each other; be opposite
他们两个人相对而坐。
The two of them sit facing each other.
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Notes
- Etymology
相 (mutually) + 对 (face/oppose), literally 'facing each other'.
- Nuance
相对 means 'relatively', while 绝对 (absolutely) is its opposite.
In videos
“相对来讲就是吃的东西会比较少一点”
“而且这样也相对，其实，可能比谈恋爱要便宜很多，”
“所以相对于光学卫星”
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