大于

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Usage of 大于

The phrase 大于 (dàyú) is a comparative expression meaning "greater than" or "exceeding." It is commonly used in mathematical, financial, and general comparative contexts to indicate that one quantity or value surpasses another.

Common Collocations

  • 大于 (greater than zero): used in math or statistics.
  • 大于预期 (greater than expected): used in business or daily conversation.
  • 大于成本 (greater than cost): common in financial discussions.

Notes

大于 is strictly used for comparisons of magnitude or value. It is not used for abstract comparisons like "better than" in subjective senses; for those, words like (bǐ) are preferred. Also, 大于 is often paired with numbers or measurable quantities.

Avoid confusing 大于 with , which is a more general comparative marker. 大于 specifically means "greater than" in size, amount, or degree.

Example Sentences

This number is greater than that number.

His contributions outweigh his mistakes.

Only when profit is greater than cost will the company make a profit.