Use '比较难' to express that something is relatively difficult in a polite and objective manner.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Used to describe something as moderately difficult.
- More polite and objective than saying 'very difficult'.
- Commonly used in daily conversations and academic settings.
Overview
- 1概述：在中文口语和书面语中，“比较”一词常作为程度副词使用，修饰形容词“难”。它表示一种中等偏上的程度，既不完全否定任务的可行性，又客观地指出了挑战。“比较难”是学习者在描述任务、考试或问题时最常用的表达方式之一。
Examples
这门课比较难，但我学到了很多。
everydayThis course is relatively difficult, but I learned a lot.
此项任务在执行过程中比较难协调。
formalThis task is relatively difficult to coordinate during execution.
那个游戏关卡比较难，我还没过。
informalThat game level is a bit hard, I haven't passed it yet.
该理论在应用层面比较难验证。
academicThis theory is relatively difficult to verify at the application level.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
稍微比较难
Slightly relatively difficult
确实比较难
It is indeed relatively difficult
感觉比较难
Feel it is relatively difficult
Often Confused With
‘很难’ indicates a high degree of difficulty, while ‘比较难’ is more moderate and subjective.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '比较难' to maintain a balanced and polite tone. It is suitable for both casual conversations and formal reports. Avoid using it with other intensifiers like '非常' or '特别' to prevent grammatical errors.
Common Mistakes
Learners often combine '比较难' with other degree adverbs like '很' or '非常', which is redundant. Also, remember to place '比较' before the adjective '难'.
Tips
Use it to soften your feedback
When giving feedback, '比较难' sounds less harsh than '很难'. It helps maintain a positive tone in communication.
Avoid using it with '非常'
Do not say '非常比较难'. These two adverbs of degree should not be combined together.
Cultural nuance of modesty
In Chinese culture, people often use '比较难' as a modest way to describe their own progress to avoid sounding arrogant.
Word Origin
The word '比较' originates from '比' (to compare) and '较' (to contrast). Together, they form a phrase that sets a benchmark for comparison.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, '比较难' is often used to avoid direct confrontation or to express humility. It allows the speaker to acknowledge a challenge without sounding like they are complaining.
Memory Tip
Think of '比较' as a scale balance—it's not at the extreme end (very hard), but it's definitely tipped toward the difficult side.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“很难”表示难度很大，程度较深；而“比较难”表示程度适中，语气更委婉。
通常不这么说。如果想表达程度变化，可以说“变得比较难了”。
可以，它是一个中性词，适用于大多数正式或非正式的场合。
你可以回答“比较难，但我会努力完成”，这样显得既客观又积极。
Test Yourself
这次考试的第三题____，我做了很久。
根据上下文“做了很久”，说明题目有一定难度，但“比较难”符合语境的客观陈述。
“这个问题比较难处理。”这句话的意思是？
“比较难”表示有挑战性。
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标准的中文主谓宾结构。
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Summary
Use '比较难' to express that something is relatively difficult in a polite and objective manner.
- Used to describe something as moderately difficult.
- More polite and objective than saying 'very difficult'.
- Commonly used in daily conversations and academic settings.
Use it to soften your feedback
When giving feedback, '比较难' sounds less harsh than '很难'. It helps maintain a positive tone in communication.
Avoid using it with '非常'
Do not say '非常比较难'. These two adverbs of degree should not be combined together.
Cultural nuance of modesty
In Chinese culture, people often use '比较难' as a modest way to describe their own progress to avoid sounding arrogant.
Examples
4 of 4这门课比较难，但我学到了很多。
This course is relatively difficult, but I learned a lot.
此项任务在执行过程中比较难协调。
This task is relatively difficult to coordinate during execution.
那个游戏关卡比较难，我还没过。
That game level is a bit hard, I haven't passed it yet.
该理论在应用层面比较难验证。
This theory is relatively difficult to verify at the application level.
