差數

difference (the result of subtraction)

difference; discrepancy / (math.) difference (amount remaining after a subtraction) / (literary) a little; somewhat; slightly

different / wrong; mistaken / to fall short; to lack / not up to standard; inferior / Taiwan pr. [cha1]

to send (on an errand) / (archaic) person sent on such an errand / job; official post

used in 參差|参差[cen1 ci1]

to count / to count as / to regard as / to enumerate (sb's shortcomings)

number / figure / several / CL:個|个[ge4]

frequently / repeatedly

arithmetic progression