反差 fǎnchā contrast
contrast; discrepancy
How to remember 反差: 反 oppose + 差 differ from = contrast.
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How it is used
- 'Contrast, discrepancy' - 强烈的反差 (qiángliè de fǎnchā) a stark contrast, 形成鲜明反差 to form a sharp contrast.
- Highlights a noticeable gap between two things (before/after, expectation/reality, image/character). Originally a photography term for tonal contrast.