不亚于
HSK 6- Comparison
Structure (结构 jiégòu)
Meaning (意思 yìsi)
The structure 不亚于 is used for comparison, emphasizing that the first subject is in no way inferior to or lesser than the second.
Explanation (解释 jiěshì)
Used to compare two things, emphasizing that A is in no way inferior to B, and may even be equal to or surpass it. 不亚于 (bú yà yú) carries a formal tone, typically used in written language or contexts requiring objective, measured evaluation.
This structure is commonly used to praise A by comparing it to a high standard (B). It is equivalent to "on a par with" or "no less than" in meaning.
Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)
- 他的汉语水平不亚于母语者。繁: 他的漢語水平不亞於母語者。Tā de Hànyǔ shuǐpíng bú yà yú mǔyǔzhě.
His Chinese proficiency is not inferior to that of native speakers.
- 这里的风景不亚于桂林。繁: 這裡的風景不亞於桂林。Zhèli de fēngjǐng bú yà yú Guìlín.
The scenery here is no inferior to Guilin.
- 这次考试的难度不亚于HSK六级。繁: 這次考試的難度不亞於HSK六級。Zhècì kǎoshì de nándù bú yà yú HSK liù jí.
The difficulty of this exam is comparable to HSK Level 6.
- 他对公司的贡献不亚于任何人。繁: 他對公司的貢獻不亞於任何人。Tā duì gōngsī de gòngxiàn bú yà yú rènhé rén.
His contribution to the company is second to none.
- 这道菜的味道不亚于五星级饭店。繁: 這道菜的味道不亞於五星級飯店。Zhè dào cài de wèidào bú yà yú wǔxīngjí fàndiàn.
The flavor of this dish is no worse than that of a five-star restaurant.
Common mistakes
- Wrong:他的中文比不亚于我。Correct:他的中文不亚于我。
不亚于 is already a complete comparative structure and does not need the preposition 比 added to it.
- Wrong:这个工作不亚于那个工作很累。Correct:这个工作的辛苦程度不亚于那个。
不亚于 is used to compare nouns or noun phrases, not adjectives directly.