「比…得多/多了」（差异程度） bǐ... de duō / duō le
「比…得多/多了」（差异程度）（bǐ... de duō / duō le）means “A 比 B + adjective + 得多/多了: A is much more [adj] than B (big difference)”. To show the gap in a 比 comparison is large, put 得多 or 多了 after the adjective: 他比我高得多 = he is much taller than me. Formation: A + 比 + B + 形容词 + 得多 / 多了（他比我高得多）
A 比 B + adjective + 得多/多了: A is much more [adj] than B (big difference)
HSK3Formation
A + 比 + B + 形容词 + 得多 / 多了（他比我高得多）
Explanation
To show the gap in a 比 comparison is large, put 得多 or 多了 after the adjective: 他比我高得多 = he is much taller than me. Both mean 'by a lot'; 多了 is a bit more colloquial. This contrasts with a small difference, expressed by 一点儿 (高一点儿 = a little taller).
Examples
Note
Big gap → 得多/多了; small gap → 一点儿. ❌ 他比我很高 ✅ 他比我高得多.
FAQ
「比…得多/多了」（差异程度） — what does it mean and how is it used?
A 比 B + adjective + 得多/多了: A is much more [adj] than B (big difference). To show the gap in a 比 comparison is large, put 得多 or 多了 after the adjective: 他比我高得多 = he is much taller than me. Both mean 'by a lot'; 多了 is a bit more colloquial. This contrasts with a small difference, expressed by 一点儿 (高一点儿 = a little taller).
「比…得多/多了」（差异程度） — how do you form it?
A + 比 + B + 形容词 + 得多 / 多了（他比我高得多）
「比…得多/多了」（差异程度） — any usage notes?
Big gap → 得多/多了; small gap → 一点儿. ❌ 他比我很高 ✅ 他比我高得多.