差别 (chā bié) — difference, distinction, disparity
Definition
Noun emphasizing a measurable or concrete gap, often used in 差别大/不大 patterns. 区别 is more general ('difference/distinction') and doubles as a verb; 差距 highlights a shortfall or gap, often needing to be narrowed.
noun
differencedistinctiondisparity
Examples
- 差别。Zhè liǎng gè chéng shì de shēng huó chā bié hěn dà.There's a big difference in lifestyle between these two cities.
- 差别，。Tā men nián líng chā bié bú dà, dàn xìng gé wán quán bù tóng.Their age difference isn't big, but their personalities are completely different.
- 差别？Nǐ néng kàn chū zhè liǎng zhāng zhào piàn de chā bié ma?Can you see the difference between these two photos?
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