Chinese word dictionary

大同小异

dàtóng-xiǎoyì · virtually the same; differing only on small points

Word information

Simplified大同小异
Traditional大同小異
Pinyindàtóng-xiǎoyì
Part of speechGeneral
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 大同小异

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