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大同小异

dà tóng xiǎo yì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • virtually the same
  • differing only on small points

Definition

大部分相同，只有小部分不同。

Mostly the same, only small differences.

Usage

用于比较两个或多个事物，强调它们之间的相似性大于差异性。

Used to compare two or more things, emphasizing that the similarities outweigh the differences.

Examples

  • 1 这两款手机的设计大同小异，主要区别在于摄像头。 (The designs of these two phones are largely the same, with the main difference being the camera.)
  • 2 他们的观点大同小异，只是在细节上有些分歧。 (Their views are mostly similar, with only some disagreements on details.)
  • 3 不同品牌的洗衣机功能大同小异，但价格差异很大。 (The functions of different brands of washing machines are largely similar, but the prices vary greatly.)
  • 4 这些公司的企业文化大同小异，都强调创新和团队合作。 (The corporate cultures of these companies are mostly the same, emphasizing innovation and teamwork.)
  • 5 这两本书的主题大同小异，都是关于自我成长的内容。 (The themes of these two books are largely the same, both about self-growth.)

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