Comparative sentences 9: A 跟 B 一样
In Chinese, the comparative pattern A 跟 B 一样 (A gēn B yíyàng) is used to indicate that two subjects (A and B) are the same or equal after comparison. To specify the exact attribute being compared (such as size, height, or cost), an adjective is placed directly after 一样 (A 跟 B 一样 + Adjective). In the negative form, the particle 不 (bù) is placed directly before 一样 (A 跟 B 不一样). In English, it translates to “A is the same as B” or “A is as [adjective] as B”.
Grammar Rules
1. Expressing Similarity/Equality: Indicates that Subject A shares identical qualities, features, or status with Subject B.
2. Specifying the Feature: Adding an adjective after 一样 specifies the precise dimension of comparison (e.g., as big as, as tall as).
3. Negative Structure: To express that two things are different, place 不 (bù) before 一样 (不一样 — not the same / different).
4. Interchangeable Prepositions: The preposition 跟 (gēn) can be freely replaced with 和 (hé) without altering the meaning.