比畫

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Chinese

side by side; compare; to gesture
side by side; compare; to gesture; than; ratio
 
draw; picture; painting
trad. (比畫)
simp. (比画)
alternative forms 比劃比划

Pronunciation


Verb

比畫

  1. to gesture; to gesticulate
  2. to compete in a martial arts contest
  3. to practice the moves of a martial art by imitating the teacher

Usage notes

The Xiandai Hanyu Guifan Cidian regards 比劃比划 as the standard form.

Synonyms

  • (to gesture): 比試比试 (bǐshì)
  • (to complete in a martial arts contest): 比武 (bǐwǔ)