分別 (fan1 bit6 | fen1 bie2) : difference

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分別

fan1 bit6

fen1 bie2

difference; discrepancy; distinction; separately

Level: 3 Google Frequency: 2,770,000

This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

分別 / 分别

This word has been viewed 4320 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by tym on 11th Aug 2004 05:04 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008 19:03

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分 fan1 fan6 - divide; distribute; distinguish; point
別 bit6 - differentiate; category; other; take leave

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佢哋嘅分別只有半年。粵
There's only half a year's difference between them.
[Lit. Their difference only have half year]

你覺得英國同香港有啲乜嘢分別粵
What differences do you perceive between England and Hong Kong?
[Lit. you feel England with Hong Kong have [plural counter] what differences?]

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