截然不同

jié rán bù tóng

  • Meaning

    Literal

    -

    Usage

    Indicates two things are drastically different

  • Connotation

    Neutral

  • Usage Examples

    她的典雅风格使她与其他记者截然不同 | Tā de diǎnyǎ fēnggé shǐ tā yǔ qítā jìzhě jiéránbùtóng
    Her elegant style sets her apart from the other reporters
    [Source]

    他在公众心目中的形象与他真实的本人截然不同 | Tā zài gōngzhòng xīnmù zhōng de xíngxiàng yǔ tā zhēnshí de běnrén jiérán bùtóng
    His public image is completely different from his real self
    [Source]

  • Equivalents

    English

    None

    Chinese

    None

  • Entry Notes

    None

  • Origin

    《与王顺伯》(Yǔ Wáng Shùn Bó), a work by 陆九渊 (Lù Jiǔ Yuān) of the Sòng Dynasty (宋, 960 - 1279)

  • Story

    This chengyu is from a line in the work listed in the "Origin" section above

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