不亚于

bù yà yú

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. no less than
2. not inferior to

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Word relationships

Antonyms

2 items

• 不如 bù rú 不如 bù rú not equal to For expressing inferiority: not equal to
• 胜过 shèng guò 胜过 shèng guò to excel For expressing superiority: to excel

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used in the pattern A不亚于B to mean 'A is no less than B', often comparing abstract qualities or skills.

Formality

不亚于 is more formal and often used in written Chinese; in spoken Mandarin, 不比...差 or 不输给 are more common.

Example Sentences

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他的中文水平 不亚于 母语者。

His Chinese proficiency is no less than that of a native speaker.

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Child Words of 不亚于

• 不 不 bù: no; not so
• 于 于 yú: (of time or place) in; at; on
• 不亚 不亚 bù yà: no less than
• 亚 亚 yà: Asia