不同

bùtóng
adjectiveBeginner different
general

Not the same; having differences.

他们有不同的观点。

They have different opinions.

每个人的性格都不同。

Everyone has a different personality.

💡

Used to describe things that are not identical or similar.

Collocations

不同的different与...不同different from...有所不同to be somewhat different

Related Phrases

与众不同phrase
to be different from the crowd
各有千秋phrase
each has its own merits

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'不同' is a versatile word used in various contexts to describe differences between people, objects, or ideas.

Gold Rule

Comparison

When comparing two things, '不同' is often followed by '于' or '和' to indicate the comparison.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 不 (not) and 同 (same), literally meaning 'not the same'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used to compare two or more things to highlight their differences.

Word Breakdown

not
prefix
+
same
root
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