fan1 je5分野

Jyutpingfan1 je5

Yalefān yéh

名詞

Definition

Difference; a fundamental or essential distinction between things.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on fundamental or conceptual differences rather than superficial ones. It carries a slightly more formal or intellectual tone compared to the everyday word 唔同. You will often hear it used in professional, academic, or serious debates to highlight a core divergence in opinion or nature.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個ge3嘅laap6立coeng4場hou2好daai6大fan1分je5野。

There is a huge difference in their positions.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得le1呢loeng5兩joeng6樣je5嘢jau5有me1咩fan1分je5野aa4呀？

What do you think is the fundamental difference between these two things?

Common phrases

cyun4存zoi6在fan1分je5野

a difference exists

hou2好daai6大fan1分je5野

a major difference

Common mistake

Avoid using it for simple physical differences like size or color, where 唔同 is much more natural. It is a noun, so it cannot be used as an adjective to describe things that are different.