比 (bǐ): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Comparing and contrasting

In words like 比较, 对比, and 相比, 比 (bǐ) expresses comparison or contrast between things.

HSK 3

Proportions and percentages

In words like 比例, 比重, and 百分比, 比 (bǐ) indicates a numerical ratio or proportion.

HSK 5

bǐ比

lì例

scale; proportion; ratio

HSK 6

bǐ比

zhòng重

proportion; specific weight

HSK 3.0 · L6

zhàn占

bǐ比

proportion; percentage; share

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

bǎi百

fēn分

bǐ比

Percentage

Competitions and analogies

In words like 比赛, 比分, and 好比, 比 (bǐ) refers to a contest, score, or similarity.

HSK 3

bǐ比

sài赛

competition; match

HSK 3.0 · L5

bǐ比

fēn分

score

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

bǐ比

shi试

To compete / to have a contest

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

hǎo好

bǐ比

Just like / be similar to

比 (bǐ): To compare — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 比

Readings & Meanings

Stroke Order Diagrams 比

Printable Writing Worksheet: 比

How to Use 比

Comparing and contrasting

HSK Vocabulary: 比

Example Sentences

HSK Level 2

Same Sound

Same Radical

Proportions and percentages

Competitions and analogies

Related Characters

HSK Level 2

Same Sound

Same Radical