区别

• 拼音: qū bié
• 汉字拆解: 区 = simplified from 區, an enclosure with compartments, meaning area or to distinguish; 别 = 另 (other) + 刂 (knife), meaning to separate

含义

Difference; distinction. Both the noun referring to a point of difference and the verb meaning to distinguish or differentiate.

As a noun, 区别 refers to the difference or distinction between two or more things. As a verb, it means to tell apart or differentiate. Often used in comparisons and analytical discussions, from language learning to everyday observation.

例句

1. 这两个词的区别是什么？
2. 你能区别这两种茶的味道吗？
3. 他们虽然是双胞胎，但是性格有很大的区别。

用法指南

语境: study, conversation, analysis

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 这两件衣服看起来没什么区别。(These two pieces of clothing don't seem to have much difference.)
• 请你区别对待不同的情况。(Please treat different situations differently.)

错误说法

• 我和他有一个大区别。(Don't say 一个区别 — use 很大的区别 or 明显的区别 for natural phrasing)

起源与历史

Compound of 区 (area, to distinguish) and 别 (to separate, other). Together they mean to separate into different categories.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal