差异 (chā yì) — difference, discrepancy

Definition

差异 (chāyì) is a formal noun for 'difference' or 'discrepancy', especially between abstract things like opinions, plans, or standards. 比 区别 more written; 比 差距 emphasizes a measurable gap in level or quality.

noun
differencediscrepancy

Examples

  • 差异
    Zhè liǎng zhǒng fāng àn méi yǒu běn zhì chā yì.
    There is no essential difference between these two plans.
  • 差异
    Chéng xiāng zhī jiān de shēng huó shuǐ píng chā yì hěn dà.
    There is a big difference in living standards between urban and rural areas.
  • 差异
    Tā men liǎ de guān diǎn cún zài míng xiǎn chā yì.
    There is a clear discrepancy between their views.

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