Making comparisons in Mandarin can help you communicate better and share more details. Two key ways to compare things are by using 比 (bǐ) and 更 (gèng).

Using 比 (bǐ)

• How to Use It: You can say: Subject + 比 + Object + Adjective
• Example: 她比我高 (Tā bǐ wǒ gāo) - "She is taller than me."
• This shows a clear comparison between two people or things.

Using 更 (gèng)

• How to Use It: You can say: Subject + 更 + Adjective + 了
• Example: 这个问题更难了 (Zhè ge wèntí gèng nán le) - "This problem is more difficult now."
• 更 means "more," and you use it when you want to say something is better or harder than before.

Important Tips:

1. Context: Use 比 for simple comparisons between two things. Use 更 when talking about something that has changed or improved a lot.
2. Adjective Choice: Make sure the adjective after 比 or 更 is easy to understand.
3. Talking About the Past with 了 (le): When you compare something from the past, remember to add 了 at the end of the sentence, as shown in the example with 更.

By using these comparison structures in your conversations, you'll be able to show differences and levels more clearly. This will help you speak Mandarin more fluently!