HSK 3 · VERSION 2.0#19
Expressing “Rather” with “bǐjiào”
比较
How it works
比较 can mean “rather,” “quite,” or “relatively.”
The pattern
Subject + 比较 + Adjective
Example sentences
这个问题比较简单。
This question is rather simple.
他今天比较忙。
He is rather busy today.
我比较喜欢安静的地方。
I rather like quiet places.
Usage note
At HSK3 level, 比较 can be an adverb, not only the verb “to compare.”