嫓 (pì) - To match & to rival

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pì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

嫓 · pì

To match;

to rival;

to compare favorably with;

to be equal to (in beauty, talent, etc.

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To matchto rivalto compare favorably with

Usage highlights

Rival beautyMatch talentCompare favorablyEqual in virtueCompete in elegance

Synonyms

  • 媲— to match; to compare favorably with
  • 匹— to be equal to; to match
  • 敌— to rival; to match

Antonyms

  • 逊— inferior; worse than
  • 差— poorer; inferior

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her beauty rivals that of a goddess (嫓美神女).
  • This artist's skill matches the masters (嫓美大师).
  • The new design compares favorably with the original (嫓美原版).

Collocations

  • Rival beauty(嫓美)
  • Match talent(嫓才)
  • Compare favorably(嫓比)
  • Equal in virtue(嫓德)
  • Compete in elegance(嫓雅)

Idioms

  • To rival the moon and shame the flowers(嫓月羞花)
  • To match jade and parallel fragrance(嫓玉齐芳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical literature to describe exceptional beauty or talent that stands comparison with the highest standards.
  • Often appears in poetic contexts praising women's beauty or artists' skill.
  • The character combines 'woman' (女) radical with 'compare' (比) component, emphasizing comparison in feminine qualities.

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