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天壤之别 (tiān rǎng zhī bié)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Describes a huge difference or gap between two things; like the difference between heaven and earth.

Definition (中文解释)

壤地。天和地,一极在上,一级在下,比喻差别极大。

Derivation (典故出处)

《抱朴子·内篇·论仙》趋舍所尚,耳目之欲,其为不同,已有天壤之觉(较),冰炭之乖矣。”

Example (造句示例)

The performance of the two students was a difference as vast as between heaven and earth.