bù rú
it would be better to …not as good as
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这个不如那个
zhège bùrú nàge
This is not as good as that.
他不如她
tā bùrú tā
He is not as good as she.
这本书不如那本书
zhè běn shū bùrú nà běn shū
This book is not as good as that book.
胜过 (shèngguò)
surpass
优于 (yōuyú)
be superior to
The Chinese word 不如 (bùrú) is composed of two characters: 不 (bù) and 如 (rú). 不 is a negative particle that means "not" or "no". 如 is a verb that means "to be like" or "to resemble". Together, 不如 means "not as good as" or "inferior to".The word 不如 has been used in Chinese for centuries. It is found in many classical texts, including the Analects of Confucius and the Book of Songs. In modern Chinese, 不如 is still commonly used in both spoken and written language.There are several ways to use 不如 in a sentence. One common way is to compare two things. For example, you could say 我不如你 (wǒ bùrú nǐ), which means "I am not as good as you". Another way to use 不如 is to express a preference. For example, you could say 我不如吃苹果 (wǒ bùrú chī píngguǒ), which means "I would rather eat an apple".不如 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word to know for HSK learners, as it is used frequently in both spoken and written Chinese.
