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jiào
Description
“较”常常用来比较两个东西，比如说“比较大”“比较好”。
"较" is often used to compare two things, such as "比较大" (relatively big) or "比较好" (relatively good).
它也可以放在句子里，意思是“相对来说”。
It can also be used in a sentence to mean "relatively speaking."
Meanings
比较bǐjiào
to compare; comparatively, relatively
今天比较冷。
It's relatively cold today.
较jiào
comparatively; to a relatively greater degree
这本书较难。
This book is rather difficult.
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Notes
- Nuance
较 is more formal or written than 比较; both mean 'relatively' but 较 sounds terser.
- Etymology
originally meant 'to compare/contend'; now mostly used adverbially meaning 'comparatively'.
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