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差不离
chàbùlí
Description
"差不离"的意思和"差不多"很像，用来说两个东西很接近，或者事情快好了。
The meaning of "差不离" is very similar to "差不多", used to say two things are very close or something is almost done.
这个词在说话的时候常用，比写的时候多。
This word is more commonly used in speaking than in writing.
Meanings
差不离chàbùlí
about the same; almost alike
这两件衣服的颜色差不离。
The colors of these two clothes are about the same.
差不离chàbùlí
almost; nearly; about right
事情办得差不离了。
The matter is almost done.
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Notes
- Nuance
colloquial variant of 差不多, common in spoken northern Chinese.
- Etymology
差 (differ) + 不离 (not far), i.e. the difference is not big.
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