HSK 7
比较句6
Comparative sentences with '比起⋯⋯（来）' and 'A+adjective+于+B'
Explanation
The structure '比起⋯⋯（来）' is used to compare one thing/matter with another, usually meaning 'compared to... then...'. For example: '比起其他人，我的想法太简单了' means 'Compared with others, my thinking is too simple'. The structure 'A+adjective+于+B' is a more formal way of comparing, in which '于' acts like 'than', emphasizing that A has the quality more than B. For example: '重于结果' means 'more important than the result'. This structure is common in writing or formal contexts.
Examples
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The grammar point “比较句6” (Comparative sentences with '比起⋯⋯（来）' and 'A+adjective+于+B') is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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