Learn to use 比, 离, 地点, 近, 远 through the topic of asking for directions and transportation.
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他比我高。
He is taller than me.
我们比一比。
Let's compare.
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我跟朋友一起去学校。
I go to school together with my friends.
她跟老师说了。
She spoke with the teacher.
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火车来了。
The train has arrived.
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他跑得很快。
He runs very fast.
我很快就要回家了。
I will be going home soon.
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这条路很长。
This road is very long.
我去学校的路上。
I am on the way to school.
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我坐在他旁边。
I sit next to him.
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去商店。
Go to the shop.
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我家很远。
My home is very far.
远看山有色。
Seen from afar, the mountains have color.
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我坐地铁去。
I go by subway.
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我等公共汽车。
I'm waiting for the bus.
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学校近。
The school is near.
离家近。
It's close to home.
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这本书很便宜。
This book is very cheap.
哪里可以买到便宜的衣服？
Where can I buy cheap clothes?
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我去银行换钱。
I'm going to the bank to exchange money.
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他骑自行车。
He rides a bicycle.
A + 比 + B + 形容词Used to compare two things or two actions. Pattern: A + 比 + B + adjective. Sometimes you can add a degree adverb such as 一点儿 (a little) or 多了 (much more) after the adjective.
地铁比公共汽车快。
The subway is faster than the bus.
这个商店比那个商店近一点儿。
This store is a little closer than that store.
主语 + 离 + 地点 + 近/远Used to describe whether the distance from the subject to a certain place is near or far. Pattern: [Subject] + 离 + [Place] + 近/远. Often used to ask about and give directions.
银行离这儿近吗？
Is the bank near here?
火车站离学校有点儿远。
The train station is a bit far from the school.
Someone is trying to find the way to the train station.
你好，请问，火车站怎么走？
Hello, excuse me, how do I get to the train station?
从这儿一直走，到银行旁边那条路就是了。
Go straight from here, and it's on the road next to the bank.
远吗？走路要多久？
Is it far? How long does it take to walk?
走路有点儿远。你坐公共汽车吧，比走路快多了。
It's a bit far on foot. Take the bus; it's much faster than walking.
公共汽车站在哪儿？
Where is the bus stop?
就在前面商店旁边。你也可以骑自行车，很便宜。
Right next to the store up ahead. You can also ride a bike; it's very cheap.