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jiào

Description

"较"是一个常用的字,常常用来比较两个东西的不同,比如说"这个比那个较好"。

"较" is a common character often used to compare differences between two things, for example, "This is better than that."

它也可以放在别的字前面,表示程度,像"较大"、"较多"。

It can also be placed before other characters to indicate degree, like "较大" (relatively large) or "较多" (relatively many).

Meanings

jiào

comparatively; relatively (used before adjectives)

今天天气较冷。

The weather is quite cold today.

jiào

to compare

我们不用和别人较。

We don't need to compete with others.

比较bǐjiào

to compare; comparatively

这两个东西你比较一下。

Compare these two things.

Related words

Notes

  • Nuance

    较 is more formal/written than 比较, often seen in news and formal texts.

  • Etymology

    originally meant to compare or contend, later extended to mean 'comparatively'.

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