不相上下 bùxiāng-shàngxià equally matched
equally matched; about the same
How to remember 不相上下: 不 not + 相 mutual + 上 above + 下 down = equally matched.
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How it is used
- Says two things are so evenly matched neither is above or below the other - 两队实力不相上下 (liǎng duì shílì bùxiāng-shàngxià) the two teams are equally matched.
- Used for comparing ability, quality, or level; typically follows the two subjects being compared.
- Near 势均力敌 (shìjūn-lìdí), but that's for opposing forces in a contest; 不相上下 works for any 'about the same' comparison, including friendly ones.