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“fraction” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfēn shù

Example

这个分数表示三分之一。zhè ge fēn shù biǎo shì sān fēn zhī yī

This fraction represents one-third.

Illustration for 分数 (fraction)

How to say “fraction” in Chinese

“Fraction” in Chinese is 分数 (fēn shù).

A counted amount that shows how much of something there is, including a share, a test result, or a contest result.

Full entry for 分数: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 分数

考试后,老师公布了他的分数。kǎo shì hòu lǎo shī gōng bù le tā de fēn shù

After the test, the teacher announced his score.

Tips for using 分数

  • The phrase 考试分数 (kǎoshì fēnshù, "test score") uses the same word as mathematics, so a school context does not automatically signal a fraction.

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