差异 (chā yì) — difference, discrepancy
Definition
差异 (chāyì) is a formal noun for 'difference' or 'discrepancy', especially between abstract things like opinions, plans, or standards. 比 区别 more written; 比 差距 emphasizes a measurable gap in level or quality.
noun
differencediscrepancy
Examples
- 差异。Zhè liǎng zhǒng fāng àn méi yǒu běn zhì chā yì.There is no essential difference between these two plans.
- 差异。Chéng xiāng zhī jiān de shēng huó shuǐ píng chā yì hěn dà.There is a big difference in living standards between urban and rural areas.
- 差异。Tā men liǎ de guān diǎn cún zài míng xiǎn chā yì.There is a clear discrepancy between their views.
Appears in
Browse more HSK 6 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.