HSK · Level 49
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Chinese word
分为
Pronunciation
Pinyinfēn wéi
Meaning
- verbdivide into
Example
这个问题可以分为两个部分。zhè ge wèn tí ké yǐ fēn wéi liǎng gè bù fèn
This question can be divided into two parts.
More examples
这项工作可以分为不同阶段，先准备再实施。zhè xiàng gōng zuò ké yǐ fēn wéi bù tóng jiē duàn xiān zhǔn bèi zài shí shī
This task can be divided into different stages: prepare first, then implement it.
Core concept
One complete thing is mapped into several defined groups or sections, making the structure of the whole easy to see.
Common phrases
分为三类fēn wéi sān lèi
divide into three categories
分为不同阶段fēn wéi bù tóng jiē duàn
divide into different stages
分为若干层次fēn wéi ruò gān céng cì
divide into several levels
Similar words
分成fēn chéng: Breaks a whole or quantity into several specific portions.
分类fēn lèi: Groups items by their features or according to a set standard.
分开fēn kāi: Moves things that were together away from each other.
分配fēn pèi: Distributes things or tasks to the appropriate people or parts.
Definition in Chinese
表示把一个整体分成若干部分或类别，强调分割后的归属或分类结果，常用于说明构成或分类方式。biǎo shì bǎ yí gè zhéng tǐ fēn chéng ruò gān bù fèn huò lèi bié qiáng diào fēn gē hòu de guī shǔ huò fēn lèi jié guǒ cháng yòng yú shuō míng gòu chéng huò fēn lèi fāng shì
Word origin
The compound combines 分 (fēn, "separate") + 为 (wéi, "treat as"), so it presents separated parts as defined classes or sections.
Usage tips
- This word is useful when an explanation focuses on the final arrangement, such as a plan with stages or a topic with sections, and it has a more formal tone than casual speech.