有别于 (yǒu) — to differ from; to be different from (formal)

Definition

Formal written verb meaning 'to differ from' — used in essays, academic text, and comparisons to emphasize a clear distinction between two things. Stronger and more literary than everyday 跟……不一样 or 不同.

verb

to differ fromto be different from (formal)

Examples

有别于。
Zhè zhǒng shè jì yǒu chuán tǒng fēng gé.
This design differs from traditional styles.
有别于。
Tā de guān diǎn yǒu dà duō shù rén.
His viewpoint differs from that of most people.
有别于。
Xiàn dài shēng huó fāng shì yǒu guò qù.
Modern lifestyles are different from the past.

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