Memory phrase for the character: 差

差

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Meaning

difference, discrepancy, lack

Pronunciation

chā, chà, chāi, cī

Explanation

 Top: sheep 羊 with a bent leg ノ, below: craftsman, construction 工

Mnemonic
 
A sheep with a bent leg and a craftsman: what a difference!

Radicals

羊 sheepImage of a sheep from above with horns 丷 backbone 丨 and wool 三 extending to the sides.
差 difference
工 work, to buildCross sectional view of a H-steel beam for building or making.




 Vocabulary

差不多 chà bu duō  almost; nearly; more or less; about the same; good enough; not bad
相差 xiāng chà  to differ; discrepancy between
差别 chā bié  difference; distinction; diversity; disparity
差异 chā yì  difference; discrepancy
误差 wù chā  difference; error; inaccuracy
反差 fǎn chā  contrast; discrepancy
偏差 piān chā  bias; deviation
 

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