反差
A striking difference between two things when they are compared or placed together. It is often used to highlight differences in quality, appearance, or statistics.
Examples
3 of 5城市里的贫富反差非常大。
The contrast between rich and poor in the city is very large.
这篇文章通过强烈的反差来突出主题。
This article highlights the theme through strong contrast.
实际效果与我们的预期存在巨大反差。
The actual effect stands in huge contrast to our expectations.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Fan (opposite) + Cha (difference) = Difference in opposite directions.
Quick Quiz
新旧建筑在这一地区形成了强烈的视觉___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 反差
Examples
城市里的贫富反差非常大。
formalThe contrast between rich and poor in the city is very large.
这篇文章通过强烈的反差来突出主题。
academicThis article highlights the theme through strong contrast.
实际效果与我们的预期存在巨大反差。
businessThe actual effect stands in huge contrast to our expectations.
这件衣服的颜色反差太大了，不太好看。
everydayThe color contrast of this dress is too much; it doesn't look good.
你看他以前和现在的样子，反差真大！
informalLook at him before and now; what a contrast!
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
形成鲜明反差
to form a sharp contrast
反差强烈
strong contrast
反差萌
unexpected cute gap (slang)
Often Confused With
对比 is the action of comparing; 反差 is the resulting state of a striking difference.
Usage Notes
Very useful for describing charts or comparing two social phenomena.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '对比' when you want to describe the gap itself; use '反差'.
Memory Tip
Fan (opposite) + Cha (difference) = Difference in opposite directions.
Word Origin
From '反' (reverse) and '差' (difference).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
新旧建筑在这一地区形成了强烈的视觉___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 反差
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More academic words
宣称
B1To state something publicly or officially, often without providing proof yet; to claim or assert.
优异
B1Extremely good; outstanding; far above average in quality or performance.
核实
B1To check and confirm the accuracy or truth of information, facts, or data, often through investigation or comparison with reliable sources.
未必
B1Not necessarily or not likely. It is an essential hedging word in academic writing to express uncertainty or to avoid making absolute statements.
不可或缺
B1Indispensable or absolutely necessary. It is used to emphasize that something is a vital component of a system or process.
众所周知
B1As is well known or widely known. It is used to introduce a general fact that provides context for a more specific argument.
与其
B1Rather than. It is used in the pattern '与其...不如...' to compare two choices and express a preference for the second one.
不可否认
B1Undeniable. It is used to introduce a point that is so obvious or well-supported that it cannot be argued against.
基于
B1Based on or according to. It is used to indicate the foundation, evidence, or starting point of a theory, decision, or study.
与此同时
B1At the same time or simultaneously. It is used to connect two events or to introduce a contrasting or supplementary point occurring concurrently.
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