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How do you say "contrast" in Chinese?
对比
duì bǐ
In Chinese, "contrast" is 对比 (duì bǐ).
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Pronunciation
You'll want duì bǐ to carry "duì" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "bǐ" dipped low then curled back up (third tone).
Writing and usage
对比 is written using hanzi. It's a verb, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
色彩对比也很漂亮。
sè cǎi duì bǐ yě hěn piào liàng 。
The colours contrast nicely.
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How to remember 对比
Link the syllable "dway bee" to a quick mental flash of contrast, and "duì bǐ" will stick as contrast.
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Questions about 对比
How do you pronounce 对比?
You'll want duì bǐ to carry "duì" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "bǐ" dipped low then curled back up (third tone).
Is 对比 formal or casual?
对比 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 对比 used in Chinese?
对比 is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: 色彩对比也很漂亮。 (The colours contrast nicely.).
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