分
Meaning:
to divide, to allocate; fraction; small unit of time or other quantity
HSK 1
Frequency:
#600
Pinyin:
fēn
Strokes:
4
Radical:
刀
How to Write 分 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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4
About "分" in Chinese
The Chinese character 分 (fēn) means "to divide, to allocate; fraction; small unit of time or other quantity". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 分 include: 三分, 上分, 不分.
📚 Words and Phrases with 分
Common words containing this character
三分
somewhat
HSK 2
上分
(coll.) (gaming) to progress to the next level
HSK 2
不分
not to distinguish; to make no distinction
HSK 2
中分
to part one's hair in the middle
HSK 2
二分
second part
HSK 2
分子
variant of 分子[fen4 zi3]
HSK 2
低分
low marks
HSK 2
充分
ample
HSK 2
公分
centimeter (cm)
HSK 2
分之
(indicating a fraction)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Pieces 八 being further subdivided with a knife 刀
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "分"?
- The pinyin is fēn
- How many strokes does "分" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "分" mean?
- to divide, to allocate; fraction; small unit of time or other quantity
- What is the radical of "分"?
- The radical is "刀"