区别

qū bié

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. difference
2. to distinguish
3. to discriminate
4. to make a distinction

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 辨别 biàn bié 辨别 biàn bié to distinguish; to differentiate; to discern; to recognize; to tell Often used for distinguishing based on careful observation or judgment.: to distinguish; to differentiate; to discern; to recognize; to tell
• 不同 bù tóng 不同 bù tóng different A more general term for difference, commonly used as a noun or adjective.: different

Synonyms

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• 差异 chā yì 差异 chā yì difference; discrepancy Used when talking about differences in general, especially abstract or measurable differences.: difference; discrepancy
• 区分 qū fēn 区分 qū fēn to differentiate Emphasizes the act of distinguishing between things.: to differentiate

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 对...加以区别 (to make a distinction between).

Common mistakes

区别 cannot be used as a measure word; use 种 or 类 for 'kind'.

Example Sentences

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这两个词有什么 区别 ？

What is the difference between these two words?

你能分辨这两个词的 区别 吗？

Can you distinguish the difference between these two words?

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Words Containing 区别

• 不加区别 不加区别 bù jiā qū bié: indiscriminate

Child Words of 区别

• 区 区 qū: area
• 别 别 biè: to make sb change their ways, opinions etc
• 别 别 bié: to leave