"what's the difference" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 有什么区别？

Definition

用于询问两件或多件事物有什么不同，或是什么地方发生了变化的表达方式。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

十分常用且口语化。用于直接比较两个事物，也可用于表达区别不大的语气，有时带有‘between X and Y’这样的结构。

Examples

What's the difference between tea and coffee?

茶和咖啡**有什么区别**？

What's the difference if we go now or later?

我们现在去和晚点去**有什么区别**？

What's the difference between a cat and a dog?

猫和狗**有什么区别**？

Honestly, what's the difference? They look the same to me.

说真的，**有什么区别**？我看起来都一样。

You always ask me, 'What's the difference?' Try figuring it out this time!

你总是问我，'**有什么区别**？' 这次你自己想想吧！

She said, 'What's the difference—it's all the same in the end.'

她说：“**有什么区别**——反正到最后都是一样的。”