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不同

bù tóng

HSK 3

Meaning

  • different
  • distinct
  • not the same
  • not alike

Definition

不同（bù tóng）：不一样，有差别。

Different; not the same.

Usage

用于表示两个或多个事物之间有差异，可以修饰名词或单独作谓语。

Used to indicate differences between two or more things; can modify a noun or serve as a predicate alone.

Examples

  • 1 这两种颜色不同。 (These two colors are different.)
  • 2 他们的意见不同。 (Their opinions differ.)
  • 3 不同国家的文化有很大的差异。 (Cultures in different countries vary greatly.)
  • 4 我和他不同，我喜欢安静的环境。 (I am different from him; I like quiet environments.)
  • 5 在不同情况下，要采取不同的策略。 (In different situations, we should adopt different strategies.)

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