有别 (yǒu) — to be different; to differ

Definition

有别 (yǒu bié) is a more formal, written way to say two things 'differ' or 'are different' — often paired with 于 to mark the contrast point. Colloquial speech usually prefers 不一样 or 不同.

verb
to be differentto differ

Examples

  • 有别
    Zhè liǎng zhǒng fāng fǎ yǒu.
    These two methods are different.
  • Tā de guān diǎn yǒu yú chuán tǒng kàn fǎ.
    His viewpoint differs from traditional views.
  • Zhè liǎng zhǒng zuò fǎ yǒu shén me bié?
    What difference is there between these two approaches?

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