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Making Comparisons in Mandarin

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ID: 7425 Elementary
  In this Qing Wen, we're going to learn different ways to make comparisons using the character 比 bi3. The sentence structure can be a little confusing at times, but since the adjectives don't change so much, once you've learnt it, you can start making some really interesting and complex sentences. Becuase this is Qing Wen, we like to go a bit more into detail, but if you're elementary, watch the video we made last week all about comparisons for extra revision here. There is also an early Qing Wen here.
Fri Sep 16 2016 | Fiona Tian, Constance Fang
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飞机快
fēijī kuài
A plane is quick.
飞机比火车快。
fēijī bǐ huǒchē kuài 。
A plane is quicker than a train.
今天很热
jīntiān hěn rè
It's hot today.
今天比昨天热。
jīntiān bǐ zuótiān rè 。
Today is hotter than yesterday.
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