A 不如 B compares two options and states A is not as good as B in the relevant dimension.
Comparative inferiority - A falls short of B
Broader judgment feel - often sounds more holistic than 沒有-comparisons
Suggestion use - 不如 + action can mean better to do...
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Do not confuse with strict metric comparison
- Context decides whether quality, speed, value, etc. is compared.
不如 + V can suggest an option
- It can function like why not / better to.
Keep compared items logically parallel
- Compare comparable entities or actions.
My Chinese is not as good as his.
How about we go out to eat.
Taking the bus is not as fast as taking the subway.
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