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TOPIK 5verb

비견되다

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비견돼요 · 비견됐어요 · 비견될 거예요 · 비견된 (+noun)

to be compared to, to be on a par with, to rank alongside

Example

그 화가는 피카소에 비견될 만큼 뛰어난 인물입니다.

That painter is an outstanding figure, comparable to Picasso.

Word parts

비 compare견 shoulder

Literally 'to stand shoulder to shoulder'.

Good to know

Usually used with 에: A에 비견되다 = to be mentioned in the same breath as A.