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비하다

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Usage of '비하다'

The verb '비하다' means 'to compare to' or 'to contrast with.' It is commonly used in formal or written contexts to highlight differences or similarities between two or more things.

Common Collocations

  • 'A와/과 비하다': to compare with A
  • 'A에 비하다': to compare to A
  • Often used with nouns indicating standards or references like '작년 (last year)', '다른 사람 (other people)', '가격 (price)'.

Nuances and Tips

When using '비하다', the comparison often implies evaluation or judgment, such as improvement, deficiency, or superiority. It is more formal than everyday expressions like '비교하다'.

A common learner mistake is confusing '비하다' with '비교하다'. '비하다' is often used in literary or formal contexts and usually appears in the pattern 'A에 비하면' or 'A와 비하면'. Avoid using it in casual conversation where '비교하다' is more natural.

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'비하다' is typically used in written language, news reports, academic writing, and formal speeches. In daily conversation, '비교하다' is preferred for clarity and naturalness.

Example Sentences

이번 결과를 작년과 비하면 더 나아졌어요.

Ibeon gyeolgwareul jagnyeon gwa bihamyeon deo naajyeosseoyo.

If you compare this result to last year, it has improved.

그의 실력을 다른 선수들과 비하면 아직 부족해요.

Geuui sillyeogeul dareun seonsudeulgwa bihamyeon ajik bujokhaeyo.

Compared to other players, his skills are still lacking.

이 제품은 가격에 비하면 품질이 뛰어나요.

I jepumeun gagyeoge bihamyeon pumjiri ttwieonayo.

This product has excellent quality compared to its price.