difference · to distinguish · to discriminate · to make a distinction · CL: gè

qū bié

q+ǖ·1st toneb+ié·2nd tone

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Can you describe to me the difference between black tea and green tea?

你能告诉我红茶和绿茶的区别吗？

What is the difference between this and that?

“这”和“那”有什么区别？

In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is.

理论上说，理论和实践没有区别。但实践上说，是有的。

That makes no difference.

这没有任何区别。

Furthermore, I still don't think this a huge cultural difference.

而且，我还是认为这准不是个巨大的文化区别。

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