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To be very different or far apart in quantity, quality, or degree.
这两个产品的质量相差甚远。
The quality of these two products is vastly different.
他的想法和现实相差甚远。
His ideas are far removed from reality.
Used to emphasize a significant disparity between two things.
Use '相差甚远' to highlight a stark contrast between two things. It is often used in comparisons where the difference is significant and noteworthy.
Always use '相差甚远' with a clear comparison (e.g., 'A和B相差甚远'). Avoid using it alone without context.
The phrase combines '相差' (xiāng chā, 'differ by') and '甚远' (shèn yuǎn, 'very far'), dating back to classical Chinese. '甚' means 'very' and '远' means 'far'.
Commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to describe disparities in opinions, abilities, quality, or other measurable aspects. Often followed by a comparison or context.