jié截distinctrán然like thisbù不nottóng同same
Completely different; poles apart.
Literal meaning
distinct (截) — like this (然) — not (不) — same (同)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase emphasizing a stark contrast between two things.
Examples
Tā他men们de的guān观diǎn点jié截rán然bù不tóng同。
Their views are completely different.
Zhè这liǎng两ge个chéng城shì市de的fēng风gé格jié截rán然bù不tóng同。
The styles of these two cities are completely different.
Usage & nuances
Used to emphasize a significant difference.
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