对比 duìbǐ to contrast
to contrast; contrast; ratio
How to remember 对比: 对 correct + 比 compare = to contrast.
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How it is used
- To contrast / a contrast: 前后对比 (qiánhòu duìbǐ) a before-and-after comparison; 鲜明的对比 sharp contrast.
- Contrast 比较 (bǐjiào, compare) - 对比 highlights differences side by side, while 比较 weighs to judge which is better.
- Common: 对比强烈 strong contrast (also of colors/images).