差

chà

to lack; to be short of; bad

Dictionary entry

different; wrong; mistaken; to fall short; to lack

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差

See it in sentences

饭差不多好了。

Fàn chàbuduō hǎo le.

English

Dinner is almost ready.

我的汉语还差一点儿。

Wǒ de Hànyǔ hái chà yìdiǎnr.

English

My Chinese is still a bit lacking.

Goes with

  • 很差very poor
  • 成绩差poor grades

Opposite

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