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“different” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù tóng

Example

我和他不同。wǒ hé tā bù tóng

I am different from him.

Illustration for 不同 (different)

How to say “different” in Chinese

“Different” in Chinese is 不同 (bù tóng).

Things stand apart when a shared feature, state, or amount does not line up.

Full entry for 不同: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 不同

她跟别人不同。tā gēn bié rén bù tóng

She is different from others.

Tips for using 不同

  • Before a noun, this adjective can describe kinds, people, or objects, and it can also appear after a linking verb.

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