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비하다

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compare; be comparable

VerbSino-Korean: 比 하다

  1. 1

    compare; be comparable

    To weigh against or compare with another.

    Korean definition: 다른 것과 견주거나 비교하다.

    • Luxury goods are so expensive that they can't be compared to ordinary products.

    • Sales have increased; at this level, it's comparable to products from large corporations.

  2. 2

    be compared to

    To be higher in degree in comparison to something.

    Korean definition: 어떤 것을 기준으로 판단해 볼 때 그보다.

    • Compared to men, women tend to live longer.

    • Compared to yesterday, the weather today is fairly nice.

  3. 3

    be compared to

    To be lower in degree in comparison to something.

    Korean definition: 어떤 것을 기준으로 볼 때 그것에 반하여.

    • Compared to his big hands and feet, he isn't very tall.

    • Compared to the smart older brother, the younger one isn't as bright.