How to Say ‘Different’ in Simplified Chinese
不同
💬 Usage Tip: Prefixing 道 makes [不同道] meaning unbecoming.
🇨🇳 In China: Diversity and variety reflect strengths as well as challenges.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
不同
[bù tóng]
different
not the same as another or each other.
他们有不同的意见。
They have different opinions.
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