落差 (luò chā) — drop in elevation (topography); (figuratively) gap, disparity (in wages, expectations, status, etc.)
Definition
Used for a literal drop in elevation or, more commonly, a figurative gap between expectations and reality (收入落差, 心理落差). Pairs with 差距 (a measurable, often statistical gap) but emphasizes the felt落差 from what was anticipated.
noun
drop in elevation (topography)(figuratively) gapdisparity (in wages, expectations, status, etc.)
Examples
- 落差，。Zhè duàn hé liú de luò chā fēi cháng dà, xíng chéng le pù bù.The drop in elevation of this section of the river is very large, forming a waterfall.
- 落差。Lǐ xiǎng yǔ xiàn shí de luò chā cháng cháng ràng rén gǎn dào shī luò.The gap between ideals and reality often makes people feel disappointed.
- 落差。Zhèng fǔ zhèng zài nǔ lì suō xiǎo chéng xiāng shōu rù luò chā.The government is working hard to narrow the income gap between urban and rural areas.
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