比起...(來) introduces a comparison topic.
Compared to
Topic contrast
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Requires comparison
- ✅ 比起A，B更重要。
- ❌ 比起A。
Topic marker
- ✅ 比起以前更忙。
- ❌ 比起更忙。
Compared with speed,I value quality more.
Compared with last year,this year performance is more stable.
Compared with working at home,he prefers going to the office.
Compared with result,she cares more about process.
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