差额

差額

chā'é

noun HSK 7 #35,164

Measure Word

一个差额 gè

Meanings

1 difference (in amount)
2 balance
3 discrepancy
4 margin

Characters

difference; gap

Examples

收入和支出之间的差额越来越大。

Shōurù hé zhīchū zhījiān de chā'é yuè lái yuè dà.

The gap between income and expenditure is getting bigger and bigger.

差额部分由政府补贴。

Chā'é bùfen yóu zhèngfǔ bǔtiē.

The difference is subsidized by the government.

这次选举采用差额选举的方式。

Zhè cì xuǎnjǔ cǎiyòng chā'é xuǎnjǔ de fāngshì.

This election uses the competitive election method.

Tips

usage

差额选举 is a Chinese political term meaning a competitive election where there are more candidates than positions, as opposed to 等额选举 (uncontested election with equal candidates and positions).

Stroke Order

差 chà

额 é