Negative comparisons: A is not as [adjective] - Cchatty

Negative comparisons: A is not as [adjective] as B

To express “A doesn’t have B’s ___” (can be a positive or negative attribute), use A méiyǒu 没有 B (nàme 那么) ____:

I’m not as good-looking as you are.
Wǒ méiyǒu nǐ (nàme) hǎokàn.
我没有你 (那么) 好看。

You’re not as fat as I am.
Nǐ méiyǒu wǒ (nàme) pàng.
你没有我 (那么) 胖。

To express “A can’t compare to B’s ____” (always refers to a positive attribute and is a bit more formal), use A bùrú 不如 B (nàme 那么) ____ :

I’m not as smart as you.
Wǒ bùrú nǐ cōngmíng.
我不如你聪明。