HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 1
比
To compare, to contrast, or a ratio (e.g., in sports scores).
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 1
Why does 比 look like this?
The character consists of two identical components (匕, originally representing a person) standing side by side. Imagine two people standing next to each other to see who is taller; this visual creates the perfect mnemonic for "comparing" or "competing"!