#15 比 vs 没有: How Chinese People Compare Things | Spring Festival & Lunar Calendar | HSK 3

比 & 没有 | How Chinese People Compare Things | Spring Festival & the Lunar Calendar | HSK 3 In today’s episode, we focus on two essential comparison structures in Mandarin: 比 (bǐ) and 没有 (méiyǒu). These patterns are everywhere in everyday conversations and are key to sounding natural at HSK 3 level. You’ll learn how to compare people, time, and situations clearly and confidently. For example:Busier than before More stressful than last year Not as big as someone else’s We’ll also show you how to say “much more” and “a little more” in a natural way, and how to avoid common comparison mistakes learners often make. But grammar is only half the story In the cultural section, we explore something many Western learners don’t fully understand: Why doesn’t Chinese New Year follow the Western calendar? We explain:What 农历 (the lunar calendar) really is Why the date of Spring Festival changes every year How the lunar calendar is still used today for festivals, birthdays, and important life decisions And why understanding this helps you follow real Chinese conversations more easily What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How to use A 比 B + adjective correctly ✅ How to express “much more” and “a little more” naturally ✅ How to say “not as… as…” using 没有 ✅ Common comparison mistakes and how to fix them ✅ A clear cultural explanation of Spring Festival and the lunar calendar Practice Challenge:Create your own sentence using both 比 and 没有 and write it in the comments. At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today Chapters (00:00:19) - Comparing in Chinese(00:07:54) - Our Dialogue(00:10:12) - How Chinese New Year and Spring Festival are marked(00:12:47) - The Chinese New Year and the calendar(00:19:53) - Chinese New Year traditions and rules(00:22:24) - Together Chinese Profills(00:23:27) - How to Compare Things Naturally Using Bee and Mayo