[Learn beginner Chinese with grammar] How to Say : More in Chinese

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How do you say “more” in Chinese?

English often uses “more + adjective” or “-er,” such as “more polite,” “smarter,” and “taller.”

In Chinese, there are several common ways to express “more.” The most useful words are:

• 更 gèng: more; even more
• 更加 gèngjiā: even more; more strongly
• 較 jiào: comparatively; relatively
• 比較 bǐjiào: relatively; comparatively; more
• 比 bǐ: used to compare A with B

1. 更 gèng + adjective

Use「更」before an adjective to mean “more” or “even more.” It often suggests that there is already a comparison in the context.

Pattern	Meaning
更 + Adjective	more adjective / even more adjective

Chinese	Pinyin	English
小明更聰明。 ♬	Xiǎomíng gèng cōngmíng	Xiaoming is smarter. / Xiaoming is even smarter.
這個比較好，那個更好。 ♬	zhège bǐjiào hǎo, nàge gèng hǎo	This one is better, but that one is even better.

「更」is useful when you want to show a clear increase or a stronger degree.

2. 更加 gèngjiā + adjective

「更加」is similar to「更」, but it usually sounds a little stronger or more formal. It is common in writing, speeches, and more careful explanations.

Pattern	Meaning
更加 + Adjective	even more adjective / more strongly adjective

Chinese	Pinyin	English
小明更加友善。 ♬	Xiǎomíng gèngjiā yǒushàn	Xiaoming is even more friendly.
這個方法更加安全。 ♬	zhège fāngfǎ gèngjiā ānquán	This method is even safer.

For beginners, remember:「更」is more common in daily speech.「更加」is also useful, but often sounds a little more formal.

3. 較 jiào + adjective

「較」means “comparatively” or “relatively.” It is shorter and often sounds more written or formal than「比較」.

Pattern	Meaning
較 + Adjective	comparatively adjective / relatively adjective

Chinese	Pinyin	English
小明較高。 ♬	Xiǎomíng jiào gāo	Xiaoming is relatively taller.
較高的人請站出來。 ♬	jiào gāo de rén qǐng zhàn chūlái	Those who are taller, please step forward.

「較」is common in Taiwan, especially in writing or formal explanations. In casual speech, many people use「比較」more often.

4. 比較 bǐjiào + adjective

「比較」can mean “relatively,” “comparatively,” or “more.” It is very common in daily speech.

Pattern	Meaning
比較 + Adjective	more adjective / relatively adjective

Chinese	Pinyin	English
小明比較有禮貌。 ♬	Xiǎomíng bǐjiào yǒu lǐmào	Xiaoming is more polite.
這家店比較便宜。 ♬	zhè jiā diàn bǐjiào piányí	This store is cheaper.
我今天比較累。 ♬	wǒ jīntiān bǐjiào lèi	I am more tired today. / I am kind of tired today.

Be careful:「比較」does not always sound like a strong comparison. Sometimes it softens the sentence and means “rather” or “kind of.”

5. Difference between 更, 較, and 比較

These three words can all express comparison, but they feel different.

Word	Feeling	Example
更 ♬	stronger increase; even more	更好 ♬
較 ♬	relatively; comparatively; often more written	較高 ♬
比較 ♬	relatively; more; common in speech	比較好 ♬

For beginners, this is a safe way to choose:

• Use「比較」for most daily situations.
• Use「更」when you want to say “even more.”
• Use「較」when you want a shorter or more written style.

6. 更有 / 比較有 / 較有 + noun

When the description is expressed with「有 + noun」, put「更」、「比較」or「較」before「有」.

Pattern	Meaning
更 / 比較 / 較 + 有 + Noun	to have more of a quality

Chinese	Pinyin	English
小花更有錢。 ♬	Xiǎohuā gèng yǒu qián	Xiaohua is richer. / Xiaohua has more money.
小花比較有想法。 ♬	Xiǎohuā bǐjiào yǒu xiǎngfǎ	Xiaohua has more ideas. / Xiaohua is more thoughtful.
小花較有氣質。 ♬	Xiǎohuā jiào yǒu qìzhí	Xiaohua has more elegance.

「有氣質」means that someone has elegance, refinement, or a classy style. It is often used to praise a person’s appearance or manner.

「有想法」can mean that someone has ideas, opinions, plans, or an independent way of thinking.

7. A 比 B + adjective

To directly compare A with B, use「比」.

Pattern	Meaning
A + 比 + B + Adjective	A is more adjective than B.

Chinese	Pinyin	English
小明比小花高。 ♬	Xiǎomíng bǐ Xiǎohuā gāo	Xiaoming is taller than Xiaohua.
小明比小花溫柔。 ♬	Xiǎomíng bǐ Xiǎohuā wēnróu	Xiaoming is gentler than Xiaohua.

In many beginner sentences, you do not need to add「更」、「較」or「比較」after「比」. The structure「A 比 B + adjective」already means “A is more adjective than B.”

8. A 比 B 還要 / 更 / 更加 + adjective

You can add「還要」、「更」or「更加」after the comparison to make the difference sound stronger.

Pattern	Meaning
A + 比 + B + 還要 / 更 / 更加 + Adjective	A is even more adjective than B.

Chinese	Pinyin	English
小明比小花還要高。 ♬	Xiǎomíng bǐ Xiǎohuā hái yào gāo	Xiaoming is even taller than Xiaohua.
小明比小花更強壯。 ♬	Xiǎomíng bǐ Xiǎohuā gèng qiángzhuàng	Xiaoming is even stronger than Xiaohua.
小明比小花更加溫柔。 ♬	Xiǎomíng bǐ Xiǎohuā gèngjiā wēnróu	Xiaoming is even gentler than Xiaohua.

「還要」can also be shortened to「還」in casual speech.

9. A 比 B + adjective + degree

You can add a degree word after the adjective to say how much more.

Pattern	Meaning
A + 比 + B + Adjective + Degree	A is more adjective than B by a certain degree.

Chinese	Pinyin	English
小明比小花高一點。 ♬	Xiǎomíng bǐ Xiǎohuā gāo yìdiǎn	Xiaoming is a little taller than Xiaohua.
小明比小花稍微高一點。 ♬	Xiǎomíng bǐ Xiǎohuā shāowéi gāo yìdiǎn	Xiaoming is slightly taller than Xiaohua.

10. A 比 B + adjective + 倍

Use「倍 bèi」when talking about “times” in comparison.

Pattern	Meaning
A + 比 + B + Adjective + Number + 倍	A is number times more adjective than B.

Chinese	Pinyin	English
樹比牆高三倍。 ♬	shù bǐ qiáng gāo sān bèi	The tree is three times taller than the wall.
太陽比地球大很多倍。 ♬	tàiyáng bǐ dìqiú dà hěn duō bèi	The sun is many times larger than the Earth.

Note: sentences with「倍」can be tricky because English and Chinese may calculate “times larger” differently in some contexts. For beginners, focus on understanding the structure first.

11. 比較 can also mean “to compare”

Besides meaning “relatively” or “more,”「比較」can also be a verb meaning “to compare.”

Chinese	Pinyin	English
不要跟別人比較。 ♬	bú yào gēn biérén bǐjiào	Do not compare yourself with others.

Quick review

Pattern	Meaning	Example
更 + adjective	more / even more	更好 ♬
更加 + adjective	even more; stronger	更加安全 ♬
較 + adjective	relatively; comparatively	較高 ♬
比較 + adjective	more; relatively; kind of	比較便宜 ♬
更 / 比較 / 較 + 有 + noun	have more of a quality	比較有想法 ♬
A 比 B + adjective	A is more adjective than B	小明比小花高。 ♬
A 比 B + adjective + degree	A is more adjective by a degree	小明比小花高一點。 ♬

Useful vocabulary

Chinese	Pinyin	English
更 ♬	gèng	more; even more
更加 ♬	gèngjiā	even more; more strongly
較 ♬	jiào	comparatively; relatively
比較 ♬	bǐjiào	relatively; comparatively; to compare
比 ♬	bǐ	than; to compare
聰明 ♬	cōngmíng	smart
友善 ♬	yǒushàn	friendly
安全 ♬	ānquán	safe
高 ♬	gāo	tall; high
有禮貌 ♬	yǒu lǐmào	polite
便宜 ♬	piányí	cheap; inexpensive
有錢 ♬	yǒu qián	rich; to have money
有想法 ♬	yǒu xiǎngfǎ	to have ideas; to be thoughtful
有氣質 ♬	yǒu qìzhí	elegant; refined
溫柔 ♬	wēnróu	gentle
強壯 ♬	qiángzhuàng	strong; sturdy
一點 ♬	yìdiǎn	a little
稍微 ♬	shāowéi	slightly
倍 ♬	bèi	times; fold
別人 ♬	biérén	other people