bǐ比comparebǐ比comparejiē皆allshì是is
Ubiquitous; can be found everywhere.
Literal meaning
compare (比) — compare (比) — all (皆) — is (是)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase indicating commonness.
Examples
zhè zhǒng xiànxiàng zài chéngshì lǐ bǐbǐ-jiēshì.这种现象在城市里比比皆是。
This phenomenon is ubiquitous in the city.
jiē shàng mài shuǐguǒ de xiǎofàn bǐbǐ-jiēshì.街上卖水果的小贩比比皆是。
Fruit vendors are everywhere on the street.
Usage & nuances
Highlights the prevalence of something.
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