soeng1 bei2相比
Jyutpingsoeng1 bei2
Yalesēung béi
Definition
To compare; to contrast two things with each other.
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How it's used
Focus on the relative difference between two subjects rather than the act of measuring. It often appears in the structure A 同 B 相比, which highlights the contrast between the two entities. It is more formal than the common spoken verb 比.
Examples
Comparing the two, he is clearly better.
Related words
Common phrases
by comparison
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct substitute for the simple verb 比 when you are just saying 'to compare' in a casual sense. Learners often overuse it in contexts where a simple comparison of two items is better served by just using 比 or 比較.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
