caa1 keoi5差距
Jyutpingcaa1 keoi5
Yalechā kéuih
Definition
A gap, disparity, or difference between two things.
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How it's used
Focuses on the measurable distance or gap between two entities, often used in contexts involving statistics, performance, or social status. Unlike the more general term 分別 which refers to a difference in nature or type, 差距 implies a quantitative or qualitative distance that can be compared or narrowed.
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The disparity in their abilities is huge.
How much of a salary gap do you think there is between these two companies?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe simple differences in opinion or preference, where 分別 or 唔同 is more appropriate. It is specifically for when you are measuring a gap or a deficit.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
