The Chinese word 差别 means “difference” or “discrepancy”. It is commonly used to describe the distinctions or variations between two or more things or concepts. For example, 差别 can be used to describe the differences between two products, the disparities between two opinions, or the dissimilarities between two cultures. In everyday conversation, 差别 is a useful word to express nuances and subtleties in meaning, and it is an essential concept to understand for anyone learning Chinese.
Translation
Noun: difference
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这两个产品的差别很大 | zhè liǎng gè chǎnpǐn de chābié hěn dà | There is a big difference between these two products |
| 我们应该尊重不同文化之间的差别 | wǒmen yīnggāi zūnzhòng bùtóng wénhuà zhījiān de chābié | We should respect the differences between different cultures |
| 这个城市和我来自的城市有很大的差别 | zhège chéngshì hé wǒ láizì de chéngshì yǒu hěn dà de chābié | There is a big difference between this city and the city I come from |
| 他们的观点存在一些差别 | tāmen de guāndiǎn cúnzài yīxiē chābié | There are some differences in their views |
| 这两个方案之间的差别在哪里？ | zhè liǎng gè fāng’àn zhījiān de chābié zài nǎlǐ? | What are the differences between these two plans? |
| 不同的人有不同的喜好和差别 | bùtóng de rén yǒu bùtóng de xǐhào hé chābié | Different people have different preferences and differences |
| 这个问题存在一些微小的差别 | zhège wèntí cúnzài yīxiē wēixiǎo de chābié | There are some subtle differences in this problem |
HSK
差别 is part of HSK Level 5 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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