反差 (fǎn chā) — contrast (often sharp or striking); discrepancy
Definition
反差 emphasizes a striking, often surprising contrast between two things (e.g. appearance vs reality). 差距 is a neutral gap or disparity (skills, scores), not a visual/emotional contrast.
noun
contrast (often sharp or striking)discrepancy
Examples
- 反差。Zhè liǎng zhāng zhào piàn de fǎn chā hěn dà.The contrast between these two photos is very big.
- ，反差。Tā píng shí hěn wēn róu, dàn shēng qì shí de fǎn chā ràng rén chī jīng.He is usually gentle, but the contrast when he's angry is surprising.
- 反差。Zhè bù diàn yǐng yòng qiáng liè de fǎn chā lái biǎo xiàn zhǔ tí.This movie uses strong contrast to express its theme.
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