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差不多

chàbuduō

Description

"差不多"的意思是两个东西很像，或者时间、数量快要到了。

"差不多" means two things are very similar, or that time or quantity is almost reached.

我们常常用它来说"几乎一样"或者"快要"。

We often use it to say "almost the same" or "about to".

Meanings

差不多chàbuduō

almost the same; similar

这两件衣服差不多。

These two clothes are almost the same.

差不多chàbuduō

almost; nearly

我差不多写完了。

I have almost finished writing.

差不多chàbuduō

about; approximately

他差不多三十岁。

He is almost thirty years old.

Related words

几乎大概相同一样差快要

Notes

  • Etymology

    差 (differ) + 不多 (not much) = "the difference isn't much."

  • Nuance

    差不多 is casual; use 大约 or 大概 for more formal "approximately."

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