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落差

luòchā

Description

落差可以指水从高的地方流到低的地方，中间的高度不一样。

"落差" can refer to the height difference when water flows from a high place to a low place.

这个词也常用来说两个东西差别很大，比如理想和现实的落差。

This word is also often used to describe a big difference between two things, such as the "落差" between ideals and reality.

Meanings

落差luòchā

height difference of falling water; drop

这条河的落差很大，水流得很快。

This river has a big drop, and the water flows fast.

落差luòchā

gap or difference between two things

理想和现实之间有很大的落差。

There is a big gap between ideals and reality.

Related words

差别差距高度瀑布距离

Notes

  • Etymology

    落 (to fall/drop) + 差 (difference), literally 'the difference in falling height'.

  • Nuance

    落差 stresses a gap that feels sudden or striking, often emotional; 差距 is more neutral.

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