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🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

区别

Pronunciation / Transliteration: qū bié

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Distinction/dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2150 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"我们需要在它们之间做出明确的区别。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A difference or contrast between similar things or people.

    "It is important to make a clear distinction between the two theories."
  2. 2

    Excellence that sets someone or something apart from others; special honor or recognition.

    "She graduated from the university with high distinction."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'distinctio', meaning a separation or discrimination, stemming from the verb 'distinguere' (to keep separate or mark off). It entered the English language in the late Middle English period via Old French, retaining its core meaning of recognizing or noting differences.

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