比
Meaning
- to compare
- (followed by a noun and adjective) more {adj.} than {noun}
- ratio
How it's used
Comparison, with no "more" anywhere: A 比 B + adjective. 他比我高 is "he is taller than me" — 高 stays plain. To say how much, add it at the end: 他比我高一点儿. Never 他比我更很高.
Example sentence
今天比昨天热。
Today is hotter than yesterday.