Relatively; comparatively; rather; more. Used before an adjective to indicate a higher degree compared to something else. Often used in formal or written contexts.

(bound form) To compare; to weigh or contest. Often appears in compounds like 比较 bǐ​jiào or 较量 jiào​liàng

(literary) Used to introduce the object of a comparison, meaning "than" or "compared to".

(literary) Clear; obvious; distinct.

(literary) To compete or contest. Equivalent to the word 角 jué.

A Chinese surname

(literary) Generally; in the main; in brief