差距 (chā jù) — disparity, gap

Definition

差距 is a 'gap' in level, income, or quality — a large, measurable difference. 差别 and 差异 are more neutral 'differences'; 落差 and 反差 highlight a drop or sharp contrast.

noun
disparitygap

Examples

  • 差距
    Tā men liǎng gè rén de shōu rù chā jù hěn dà.
    The income gap between the two of them is large.
  • 差距
    Nǐ hé wǒ zhī jiān de shuǐ píng chā jù bù xiǎo.
    The gap in skill between you and me is not small.
  • 差距
    Zhè liǎng kuǎn shǒu jī de jià gé chā jù hěn xiǎo.
    The price gap between these two phone models is very small.

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