B2 adjective Formal

상이하다

[saŋ.i.ɦa.da]

To be different or distinct from each other. It is a formal term used to describe disparities in opinions, data, or qualities.

Examples

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1

조사 기관마다 발표한 수치가 상이합니다.

The figures released by each research institution are different.

2

우리는 조건이 상이한 여러 업체로부터 견적을 받았다.

We received quotes from several companies with different conditions.

3

형제가 성격이 참 상이하네.

The brothers' personalities are so different.

Word Family

Noun
상이
Adverb
상이하게
Adjective
상이하다
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Memory Tip

Sang-i: Sounds like 'Sang-i' (Shirt). Different people wear different shirts.

Quick Quiz

이번 연구의 결과는 기존의 가설과 아주 ___하게 나타났다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 상이

Examples

1

조사 기관마다 발표한 수치가 상이합니다.

academic

The figures released by each research institution are different.

2

우리는 조건이 상이한 여러 업체로부터 견적을 받았다.

business

We received quotes from several companies with different conditions.

3

형제가 성격이 참 상이하네.

informal

The brothers' personalities are so different.

4

국가마다 법적 절차가 상이하므로 주의가 필요하다.

formal

Legal procedures differ by country, so caution is needed.

5

실제 상품과 사진의 색상이 약간 상이할 수 있습니다.

everyday

The color of the actual product and the photo may be slightly different.

Word Family

Noun
상이
Adverb
상이하게
Adjective
상이하다

Common Collocations

견해가 상이하다 views are different
조건이 상이하다 conditions are different
결과가 상이하다 results are different
서로 상이하다 to be different from each other
내용이 상이하다 content is different

Common Phrases

상이한 결과

different results

상이한 관점

different perspectives

상이하게 나타나다

to appear differently

Often Confused With

상이하다 vs 틀리다

틀리다 means 'to be wrong', while 상이하다 means 'to be different'.

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Usage Notes

A high-level synonym for '다르다', essential for achieving a high score in IELTS writing by demonstrating vocabulary range.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '다르다' repeatedly; '상이하다' should be used when describing data or formal viewpoints.

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Memory Tip

Sang-i: Sounds like 'Sang-i' (Shirt). Different people wear different shirts.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 相 (each other) and 異 (different).

Grammar Patterns

~와/과 상이하다 서로 상이하다

Quick Quiz

이번 연구의 결과는 기존의 가설과 아주 ___하게 나타났다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 상이

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