1. The difference between sticky rice and ordinary rice is that the scope of application is different: oily sticky rice is mainly used to make fried cakes and brew rice wine, while ordinary rice is mainly used as staple food.

2. Different colors: sticky rice is light yellow, while ordinary rice is white, transparent, translucent and opaque.

3. Different distribution areas: sticky rice is mainly distributed in the north, and ordinary rice is distributed all over the country.