HSK 7-9
不亚于……
bù yà yú...
No less than...; comparable to...
Structure
Entity A + 不亚于 + Entity B (+ Aspect/Attribute)
How it works
The structure '不亚于' is used to indicate that one thing is not inferior to, or is on par with, another in terms of quality, intensity, scale, or significance. It belongs to formal written Chinese and is often used to make favorable comparisons or to emphasize the importance of something.
Examples
这场比赛的紧张程度不亚于世界杯决赛。
Zhè chǎng bǐsài de jǐnzhāng chéngdù bù yà yú Shìjièbēi juésài.
The intensity of this match is no less than that of a World Cup final.
他对中医的研究深度不亚于专业领域的专家。
Tā duì Zhōngyī de yánjiū shēndù bù yà yú zhuānyè lǐngyù de zhuānjiā.
The depth of his research into Traditional Chinese Medicine is comparable to that of experts in the professional field.
这个小镇的风景美妙绝伦，其魅力绝不亚于任何名胜古迹。
Zhège xiǎozhèn de fēngjǐng měimiào juélún, qí mèilì jué bù yà yú rènhé míngshèng gǔjì.
The scenery of this small town is exquisite; its charm is by no means inferior to any famous historical site.
Common mistakes
Do not use '不亚于' when comparing simple measurements like height or weight; stick to abstract qualities or high-level comparisons.
Tip
Think of '不亚于' as a formal way to say 'as good as' or 'equal to'. It is often paired with words like '程度' (degree), '热情' (enthusiasm), or '能力' (ability).
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