不亚于

• 拼音: bù yà yú
• 汉字拆解: 不 = not; 亚 = originally depicted an armpit, meaning second/inferior; 于 = preposition

含义

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.

例句

1. 她的演技不亚于任何科班出身的演员。
2. 这场比赛的精彩程度不亚于决赛。
3. 中国的移动支付发展不亚于任何发达国家。

用法指南

语境: comparison, evaluation, praise

语气: assertive

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

• 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)

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Educated