差额

chā é

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

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Definitions

1. balance (financial)
2. discrepancy (in a sum or quota)
3. difference

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 亏损 kuī sǔn 亏损 kuī sǔn deficit shortfall versus expected amount: deficit

Register variants

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• 差异 chā yì 差异 chā yì difference; discrepancy formal term for difference: difference; discrepancy

Related words

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• 余额 yú é 余额 yú é balance (of an account, bill etc) balance in an account: balance (of an account, bill etc)

Synonyms

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• 差别 chā bié 差别 chā bié difference; distinction; disparity difference between amounts or numbers: difference; distinction; disparity

Usage notes

Common mistakes

差额 usually refers to the difference between two amounts (e.g., expected vs. actual), not the remaining balance in an account; use 余额 for remaining balance.

Formality

差额 is commonly used in financial or business contexts; it's acceptable in both formal and semi-formal settings.

Example Sentences

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请核对发票上的 差额 。

Please check the discrepancy on the invoice.

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Words Containing 差额

• 借方差额 借方差额 jiè fāng chā é: debit balance (accountancy)
• 差额选举 差额选举 chā é xuǎn jǔ: competitive election (i.e. with more candidates than seats)

Child Words of 差额

• 差 差 chā: difference; discrepancy
• 差 差 chà: different
• 差 差 chāi: to send (on an errand)
• 额 额 é: forehead