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Using 分歧 (fēnqí) to express disagreement or divergence
Structure
存在 + 分歧
Explanation
分歧 means "disagreement," "divergence," or "difference of opinion" and describes a situation where parties hold conflicting views. It combines 分 (divide) with 歧 (diverge). It is commonly used in formal and news contexts, as in 存在分歧 (there exist disagreements) or 意见分歧 (differences of opinion).
Examples
双方在贸易问题上存在很大分歧。
Shuāngfāng zài màoyì wèntí shàng cúnzài hěn dà fēnqí.
The two sides have significant differences on trade issues.
经过反复讨论，团队终于消除了意见分歧。
Jīngguò fǎnfù tǎolùn, tuánduì zhōngyú xiāochúle yìjiàn fēnqí.
After repeated discussions, the team finally resolved their differences of opinion.
关于项目的方向，我们之间产生了严重的分歧。
Guānyú xiàngmù de fāngxiàng, wǒmen zhījiān chǎnshēngle yánzhòng de fēnqí.
Regarding the direction of the project, serious disagreements have arisen between us.