不亚于

• Pinyin: bù yà yú
• Hanzi breakdown: 不 = not; 亚 = originally depicted an armpit, meaning second/inferior; 于 = preposition

Meaning

No less than; comparable to; just as good as.

Used to express that something matches or equals another in quality, degree, or importance. A formal way to make comparisons that emphasize parity. Common in evaluations and comparisons.

Examples

1. 她的演技不亚于任何科班出身的演员。 Her acting skills are no less than those of any professionally trained actor.
2. 这场比赛的精彩程度不亚于决赛。 The excitement of this match is comparable to the final.
3. 中国的移动支付发展不亚于任何发达国家。 China's mobile payment development is on par with any developed country.

Usage Guide

Context: comparison, evaluation, praise

Tone: assertive

Do Say

• 他的能力不亚于他的前任。(His ability is no less than his predecessor's.)
• 这里的风景不亚于瑞士。(The scenery here rivals Switzerland.)

Don't Say

• 这个苹果的大小不亚于那个。(For simple physical comparisons, just say 一样大 — 不亚于 implies more significance)

Origin & History

不 (not) + 亚于 (inferior to). Not inferior to, hence equal or better.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Educated