How to Write 差
The character 差 (chā) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 工 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
差 is pronounced chā in Mandarin Chinese. It means difference; poor; to lack.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: chā, chà, chāi, cī.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 差 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 差
Example Sentences
这两款手机虽然品牌不同，但外观差别很小。
zhè liǎng kuǎn shǒu jī suī rán pǐn pái bù tóng dàn wài guān chā bié hěn xiǎo
Although these two phones are of different brands, there is very little difference in their appearance.
我们必须正视差距，努力追赶行业先进水平。
wǒ men bì xū zhèng shì chā jù nǔ lì zhuī gǎn háng yè xiān jìn shuǐ píng
We must face the gap squarely and strive to catch up with the advanced levels of the industry.
他的服务态度太差劲，遭到了许多客户的投诉。
tā de fú wù tài dù tài chà jìn zāo dào le xǔ duō kè hù de tóu sù
His service attitude was so poor that he received many complaints from customers.
经理这周去上海出差了，下周一才能回来。
jīng lǐ zhè zhōu qù shàng hǎi chū chāi le xià zhōu yī cái néng huí lái
The manager went on a business trip to Shanghai this week and won't be back until next Monday.
Similar Characters
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