Subject + 比较 + Adjective (fairly, rather)
IntroducedChoose a relatively easy question
- Compared with the other questions, this one seems fairly easy.
- this这个question问题fairly比较simple简单。 — fairly比较 gives a relative or qualified evaluation of simplicity.
Compared with the other questions, this one seems fairly easy. What does 这个问题比较简单。 communicate?
比较 gives a relative or qualified evaluation of simplicity. 比较 can imply a comparison without naming its standard. 很 with an adjective can simply make a natural predicate, not always a strong very; do not build a fixed intensity ranking from the English translations.
Build the form
- The pattern in this lesson is Subject + fairly比较 + Adjective (fairly, rather). Locate it in the original interlinear examples below.
- Keep the words in their demonstrated positions; the pattern must fit the intended situation as well as the sentence form.
this这个question问题fairly比较simple简单。
Using the lesson pattern in this demonstrated example: “This question is fairly simple.” 这个问题 ____ 简单。
比较 + Adjective means “fairly / rather”: 比较简单.
Read examples in context
I我rather比较prefer喜欢taking坐the subway地铁。
- In the opening example, this这个question问题fairly比较simple简单。: fairly比较 gives a relative or qualified evaluation of simplicity.
- Explain who acts, what is described and which time or group is relevant before choosing an English paraphrase.
Which is correct with a feeling-verb?
比较 goes before the feeling-verb and never stacks with 很: 比较喜欢.
Arrange: “I rather prefer taking the subway.”
Subject + 比较 + Verb-phrase: 我 + 比较 + 喜欢 + 坐地铁.
Know the boundary
- fairly比较 can imply a comparison without naming its standard.
- degree / adjective linker很 with an adjective can simply make a natural predicate, not always a strong very; do not build a fixed intensity ranking from the English translations.
比较 is stronger than 非常.
比较 gives a qualified or relative evaluation; 非常 is a strong intensifier. 很 is not always a strong very in an adjective predicate.
In the opening situation: 比较 gives a relative or qualified evaluation of simplicity.
比较 can imply a comparison without naming its standard. 很 with an adjective can simply make a natural predicate, not always a strong very; do not build a fixed intensity ranking from the English translations. 比较 gives a relative or qualified evaluation of simplicity.
Use the distinction
- fairly比较 gives a relative or qualified evaluation of simplicity.
- fairly比较 can imply a comparison without naming its standard. degree / adjective linker很 with an adjective can simply make a natural predicate, not always a strong very; do not build a fixed intensity ranking from the English translations.
Read the full reference: HSK 3 grammar — fairly比较.
Compared with the other questions, this one seems fairly easy. Close the examples. Say a Mandarin response, then write it in Chinese. Explain briefly in English what the lesson’s pattern adds. Compare with the model, then change one detail and try again.
This is supported productive practice. Compare meaning and structure; your answer need not copy the model. A partner or teacher must hear the spoken response to comment on pronunciation.