落差 (luò chā): Discrepancy (Noun) — Meaning & Stroke Order

The huge discrepancy between ideals and reality often makes people feel frustrated.

How do you deal with the discrepancy between expectations and results at work?

There is a big gap between his exam results and expectations.

He was not discouraged by the income discrepancy; instead, he worked even harder.

The discrepancy between the new and old policies has sparked widespread public discussion.

Moving from a bustling city to a peaceful village, the contrast in pace of life made it hard for him to adjust at first.

Oh, the discrepancy between my imagined trip and the actual experience is too great!