Korean

차이
Meaning: difference
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

差
異

Example sentences

There is a cultural difference between us.
그들의 의견 차이로 인해 마찰이 발생했다.
Friction arose due to their difference in opinion.
우리는 의견 차이를 좁히기 위해 노력했다.
We tried to narrow our differences of opinion.
그 부부는 성격 차이로 인해 별거 중이다.
The couple is currently living apart due to personality differences.
승부는 한 끗 차이로 갈렸다.
The match was decided by a difference of just one point.
그 후보는 압도적인 차이로 시장에 당선되었다.
The candidate was elected mayor by an overwhelming margin.
그는 압도적인 실력 차이로 우승을 차지했다.
He won the championship with an overwhelming difference in skill.

Usage Notes

Refers to the state of not being the same. It can be used for abstract concepts like opinions or concrete things like price.

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