Chinese vocabulary — Comparison topic
39 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7
A roundup of 39 Chinese vocabulary words for the Comparison topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Comparison vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more Chinese vocabulary by topic and the HSK 1-9 pathway.
Comparison vocabulary HSK 1(4 words)
HSK 1 pathwaythe same; alike
most; -est (superlative)
difference, gap
to compare
Comparison vocabulary HSK 2(6 words)
HSK 2 pathwayto resemble; to be like
same; alike; likewise
it seems; apparently
a lot; many
identical; the same
to exceed; to surpass
Comparison vocabulary HSK 3(2 words)
HSK 3 pathwaydifference; distinction
to be similar; to resemble
Comparison vocabulary HSK 4(3 words)
HSK 4 pathwayto cut, to slit, to slash lightly
to contrast, to compare
on the contrary, conversely
Comparison vocabulary HSK 7(24 words)
HSK 7 pathwaythe same thing, one matter
not inferior to, not at all inferior
equal, on a par with each other
second only to, just below
to lie in between, to be in the middle range
to overwhelm, to outclass
contrast, disparity (between two opposing things)
standard, benchmark
largely the same with minor differences
if it is said that
to rival, to be on par with, to be comparable to
to check against, to collate
especially
huge disparity, great gap
somewhat different, differing to a certain degree
cannot compare with
compared with
relatively speaking, comparatively speaking
to be equivalent to, to be equal to
to equate, to place on the same level (two or more things or people that are different)
compared with, relatively speaking
inferior, not as good, less outstanding
exactly like; the spitting image of (someone/something)
identical; alike
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Comparison topic
The Comparison topic set gathers 39 common Chinese words across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Comparison context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.
Every word has clear pinyin and English meanings. Read each word aloud, build example sentences, then review with flashcards so your Comparison vocabulary enters long-term memory. Once you're comfortable with this topic, browse more Chinese vocabulary topics to expand your vocabulary alongside the HSK pathway.