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Gix
Meaning of 要
Hi,
What does yao mean in this sentence....因为一般来说，去地铁站比去机场的距离要近得多。
Is there any other example (for the same meaning)?
Appreciate your comments.
~Gix
Jul 23, 2020 3:33 AM
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I think “yao” shows comparisons under this circumstance, and can be seen as abbreviation for “还要/hai yao”.
eg：
-你比我想象中还要美。You are prettier than I thought.
-你做的饺子比餐馆做的还要好吃。The dumplings you made is better than those of the restaurants.
“要/yao” is quite colloquial, and normally used with “要......得多”
eg：
-去地铁站的距离要近的多。The distance to subway is much closer.
-这部电影要有趣的多。this movie is much more interesting.
July 24, 2020
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要 is used in comparisons to indicate an estimate:
树荫底下比屋子里要凉快些。
shùyīn dǐxia bǐ wūzi lǐ yào liángkuai xiē.
It is cooler under the tree than in the room.
Source: Pleco
It’s not translated into English.
July 23, 2020
Gix
Language Skills
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Learning Language
Chinese (Mandarin)
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