Chinese phrase
跟我想的不同 gēn wǒ xiǎng de bù tóng
Meaning
different from what I expected
When to use it
It describes something that does not match what was expected. It compares a real result with an earlier idea or expectation, often in a calm, neutral tone.
Example dialogue
这个城市的生活跟我想的不同，比想象中安静。 zhè ge chéng shì de shēng huó gēn wǒ xiǎng de bù tóng bǐ xiǎng xiàng zhōng ān jìng
Life in this city is different from what I expected; it is quieter than I imagined.
那你习惯了吗？ nà nǐ xí guàn le ma
Have you gotten used to it?