差别 (chā bié) — difference, distinction, disparity

Definição

Noun emphasizing a measurable or concrete gap, often used in 差别大/不大 patterns. 区别 is more general ('difference/distinction') and doubles as a verb; 差距 highlights a shortfall or gap, often needing to be narrowed.

noun
differencedistinctiondisparity

Exemplos

  • 差别
    Zhè liǎng gè chéng shì de shēng huó chā bié hěn dà.
    There's a big difference in lifestyle between these two cities.
  • 差别
    Tā men nián líng chā bié bú dà, dàn xìng gé wán quán bù tóng.
    Their age difference isn't big, but their personalities are completely different.
  • 差别
    Nǐ néng kàn chū zhè liǎng zhāng zhào piàn de chā bié ma?
    Can you see the difference between these two photos?

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