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    Referring to a difference with 差别 (chābié)

    Comparison

    Explanation

    差别 (chābié) is a noun meaning "difference" or "distinction." It is used to describe the gap or contrast between two or more things. It often appears with adjectives like 大 (big) or 明显 (obvious) to describe the extent of the difference.

    Examples

    • 这两款手机在价格上没有太大的差别。

      Zhè liǎng kuǎn shǒujī zài jiàgé shàng méiyǒu tài dà de chābié.

      There isn't much difference in price between these two phones.

    • 城市和农村的生活方式有很明显的差别。

      Chéngshì hé nóngcūn de shēnghuó fāngshì yǒu hěn míngxiǎn de chābié.

      There are very obvious differences between urban and rural lifestyles.

    • 学好一门语言,关键在于能发现细微的差别。

      Xué hǎo yī mén yǔyán, guānjiàn zàiyú néng fāxiàn xìwēi de chābié.

      The key to learning a language well is being able to notice subtle differences.

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