How to say “very different” in Chinese with 差很多
Subj. + 差很多 (chà hěn duō)
差不多 (chà bù duō) vs 差很多 (chà hěn duō) — very different
Subj. + 差很多 (chà hěn duō)
HSK 5Adverbs差不多 (chà bù duō) vs 差很多 (chà hěn duō) — very different
Rule structure
差很多 (chà hěn duō) is the opposite of 差不多 (chàbuduō). It means "very different" or "far from." 差远了 (chà yuǎn le) is a stronger, more colloquial form.
Rule structure
差很多 (chà hěn duō) is the opposite of 差不多 (chàbuduō). It means "very different" or "far from." 差远了 (chà yuǎn le) is a stronger, more colloquial form.
Examples
这两件衣服差很多。
Zhè liǎng jiàn yīfu chà hěn duō.
These two pieces of clothing are very different.
Examples
这两件衣服差很多。
Zhè liǎng jiàn yīfu chà hěn duō.
These two pieces of clothing are very different.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “very different” in Chinese with 差不多 vs 差很多?
Use the structure: Subj. + 差很多 (chà hěn duō). For example: 这两件衣服差很多。 — “These two pieces of clothing are very different.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这两件衣服差很多。 — “These two pieces of clothing are very different.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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