...於...（比較） is a formal comparative frame expressing relation such as superior/inferior relative to benchmark.
Formal comparative linkage - compares entity against reference
Predicate-driven relation - better/worse/higher/lower etc.
Written style preference - concise evaluative formulation
See examples below for varied real-world usage.
Comparative predicate is required for clarity
- Relation should be explicit.
Benchmark phrase after 於 should be interpretable
- Keep comparison target clear.
Register tends formal
- Spoken Chinese often prefers 比.
See examples below for varied real-world usage.
This plan is better than the old one.
This year performance is better than last year.
The new system stability is higher than the old version.
This product is not inferior to international brands.
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