差别 (chā bié) — how to say "difference" in Chinese

差别

Difference, distinction

noun

Character composition

差

difference, to differ

别

other, to separate

Radicals / Keys

工

Work

#48 · gōng · 3 strokes

刀

Knife

#18 · dāo · 2 strokes

Collocations

城乡差别

chéng xiāng chā bié

urban-rural difference

Examples

这两个计划的主要差别是成本。

The main difference between these two plans is the cost.

差别很大

The difference is very big.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "difference" in Chinese?

"difference" in Chinese is 差别 (chā bié).

What does 差别 mean in English?

差别 (chā bié) means "Difference, distinction".

How is 差别 pronounced?

It is pronounced chā bié (written as cha bie, chabie). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "difference" in Chinese characters?

It is written 差别.

What HSK level is 差别?

差别 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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