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差不多
chàbuduō
Description
“差不多”的意思是两个东西很像，或者事情快要做完了。
The meaning of "差不多" is that two things are very similar, or that something is almost finished.
这个词在说话的时候很常用，表示大概、几乎一样。
This word is commonly used in speech to indicate approximately or nearly the same.
Meanings
差不多chàbuduō
almost the same; similar
这两件衣服的颜色差不多。
The colors of these two clothes are about the same.
差不多chàbuduō
almost; nearly
我差不多要到家了。
I'm almost home.
差不多chàbuduō
good enough; about right
时间差不多了，我们走吧。
It's about time, let's go.
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Notes
- Etymology
差 (differ) + 不 (not) + 多 (much) = 'not differing by much'.
- Nuance
very common in speech; can imply a relaxed 'close enough' attitude.
In videos
“从我家到图书馆开车差不多10分钟。”
“然后有一些，嗯，差不多七十多岁的，”
“在医院我们等了差不多半个小时。”
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