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чем

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A2Very Often

建议优先学习。

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RU[t͡ɕem]
than
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чем
and
but
or
because
so
if

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чем
Основное слово для сравнения в русском языке.
нежели
Книжный вариант сравнения; звучит более официально и старомодно, чем «чем».
по сравнению с
Оборот для сопоставления двух объектов; передаёт идею сравнения более описательно, чем «чем».
в сравнении с
Формальный оборот для сравнения; близок по смыслу к «по сравнению с».
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🇷🇺ru

Основное слово для сравнения в русском языке.

A2Very Often

He is taller than I am.

Н
🇷🇺ru
нежели

Книжный вариант сравнения; звучит более официально и старомодно, чем «чем».

B1Rarely

It is easier than it seems.

П
🇷🇺ru
по сравнению с

Оборот для сопоставления двух объектов; передаёт идею сравнения более описательно, чем «чем».

A2Often

Compared with last year, prices have risen.

В
🇷🇺ru
в сравнении с

Формальный оборот для сравнения; близок по смыслу к «по сравнению с».

A2Often

In comparison with last month, sales increased.

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