差不多 chàbuduō
almost / more or less
差不多 (chàbuduō) means "almost / more or less" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 差不多
俩
liǎ
two (people)
时间
shíjiān
time
意思
yìsi
meaning
度
dù
degree (temperature)
员工
yuángōng
employee / staff
公寓
gōngyù
apartment
Frequently asked questions
What does 差不多 (chàbuduō) mean in Chinese?
差不多 (chàbuduō) means "almost / more or less" in Chinese. 差不多 (chàbuduō) means "almost / more or less" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 差不多 in a sentence?
Use 差不多 (chàbuduō) the way you would use "almost / more or less" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 差不多?
Common words that pair with 差不多 include 俩. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 差不多 (chàbuduō) and 算了 (suànle)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 差不多 means "almost / more or less"; 算了 means "forget it / never mind". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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