Meanings of 媲
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AI Study Notes for 媲
匹 (pǐ) - use 媲 (pì) when emphasizing a comparison or match in relationships, while 匹 (pǐ) is more about pairing or matching items in a general sense.
Be cautious with the context in which you use 媲, as it can have formal connotations when referring to relationships. Common collocations include 媲美 (pìměi), meaning 'to compare favorably with' or 'to match in beauty.' Remember to use the correct tone to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
Though 媲 is not in the current HSK levels, it connects with other words related to comparison and relationships. Students may benefit from learning it alongside 比较 (bǐjiào), which means 'to compare,' to reinforce the concept of comparison in different contexts.
Learners often confuse 媲 with 比 (bǐ) alone, which simply means 'to compare.' For example, saying 我们可以媲这两个 (Wǒmen kěyǐ pì zhè liǎng gè) instead of 我们可以比较这两个 (Wǒmen kěyǐ bǐjiào zhè liǎng gè) can lead to misunderstandings.
Pronunciation of 媲
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Etymology of 媲
woman
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- 1The meaning half女 carries the sense.
- 2The giveawaywoman
- 3On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to marry off; to compare, to match, to pair up in Chinese
“to marry off; to compare, to match, to pair up” in Chinese is媲
The character 媲 (pì) refers primarily to the act of matching or comparing, often used in contexts involving pairing or marrying off individuals. It is commonly associated with finding suitable matches in relationships, but can also apply to comparing items or qualities in various contexts.
When to use 媲
Be cautious with the context in which you use 媲, as it can have formal connotations when referring to relationships. Common collocations include 媲美 (pìměi), meaning 'to compare favorably with' or 'to match in beauty.' Remember to use the correct tone to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
媲 or something close to it
匹 (pǐ) - use 媲 (pì) when emphasizing a comparison or match in relationships, while 匹 (pǐ) is more about pairing or matching items in a general sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 媲 with 比 (bǐ) alone, which simply means 'to compare.' For example, saying 我们可以媲这两个 (Wǒmen kěyǐ pì zhè liǎng gè) instead of 我们可以比较这两个 (Wǒmen kěyǐ bǐjiào zhè liǎng gè) can lead to misunderstandings.
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Grammar Patterns of 媲
媲 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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许多人预测1991年酿制的葡萄酒可以与1965年生产的佳酿相____美。
Many predict 1991 will rival the great vintage of
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Word Family of 媲
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Frequently Asked Questions about 媲
You can use 媲 when discussing matchmaking in relationships or when comparing items. It's often more formal.
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