Comparative Structures with 一+量词+比+一+量词
The structure 一+量词+比+一+量词 is used in Chinese to express comparisons between items or entities, indicating that one is superior or has a greater degree of a certain quality than another.
In this structure:
一 (yī) means "one" and is used to refer to a singular item.
量词 (liàngcí) is a measure word that quantifies nouns, such as 双 (shuāng) for pairs, 次 (cì) for times, and 天 (tiān) for days.
比 (bǐ) means "than" and is used to make comparisons.
The second 一+量词 follows the same format as the first, indicating the item being compared.
For example:
这些球鞋一双比一双好看。 (Zhèxiē qiúxié yī shuāng bǐ yī shuāng hǎokàn.) translates to "These pairs of sneakers are more attractive than others."
他的演出一次比一次精彩。 (Tā de yǎnchū yī cì bǐ yī cì jīngcǎi.) means "His performances are becoming more and more wonderful each time."
天气一天比一天暖和。 (Tiānqì yī tiān bǐ yī tiān nuǎnhuo.) translates to "The weather is getting warmer day by day."
This structure effectively conveys a sense of progression or improvement in the quality being compared, making it a useful tool for expressing changes over time or differences among items.
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