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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
一部分yībùfenportionHSK 2, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #6753, Easy
一部分yībùfenpart ofHSK 2, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #6753, Easy
一部分yībùfensubsetHSK 2, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #6753, Easy
yībùfen(yi1bu4fen5)yi bu fen T1
  1. 1portion
  2. 2part of
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March 24, 2026

一部分yībùfen(yi1bu4fen5)

一部分 (yī bù fèn) means 'a portion' or 'part of something'. It is commonly used to refer to a segment or subset of a whole, often in contexts like discussing components of a project, aspects of a topic, or shares in a discussion.

Strokes15Frequency#6753DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of division and portions can relate to communal living and sharing resources, often seen in family meals where dishes are shared among members, emphasizing unity within diversity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pie that is divided into slices. Each slice represents 一部分 (yī bù fèn), a part of the whole pie. The character 一 (yī) symbolizes 'one' or 'a', 部 (bù) means 'part', and 分 (fèn) connects to the idea of dividing something, like slicing a pie.

Meanings of 一部分

yībùfen(yi1bu4fen5)
1portion
2part of
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一部分Simplified
15Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

部分 (bùfen) vs 整体 (zhěngtǐ) — use 一部分 when referring specifically to a segment of a whole, while 部分 can imply any unspecified part, and 整体 refers to the whole entity.

Usage Notes

When using 一部分, it is important to ensure that the context clearly indicates what the whole is. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where a more specific term may be appropriate. Common collocations include 一部分的工作 (a portion of the work) or 一部分的内容 (part of the content).

HSK Study Tips

While 一部分 is not explicitly listed in the HSK vocabulary, it utilizes familiar characters that appear in lower levels. Focus on recognizing each character's meaning and how they combine to create the term's overall meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 一部分 with 部分 (bù fèn) which means 'part' or 'section' without the emphasis on 'one'. For example, saying '我有部分工作' (I have a part of the work) is correct, but adding 一 (yī) unnecessarily can be awkward.

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Component Characters

一yīone
HSK 11 strokes一
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部bùministry
HSK 410 strokes阝
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分fēnto divide
HSK 14 strokes刀
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How to say portion in Chinese

“portion” in Chinese is一部分yībùfen

一部分 (yī bù fèn) means 'a portion' or 'part of something'. It is commonly used to refer to a segment or subset of a whole, often in contexts like discussing components of a project, aspects of a topic, or shares in a discussion.

When to use 一部分

When using 一部分, it is important to ensure that the context clearly indicates what the whole is. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where a more specific term may be appropriate. Common collocations include 一部分的工作 (a portion of the work) or 一部分的内容 (part of the content).

一部分 or something close to it

部分 (bùfen) vs 整体 (zhěngtǐ) — use 一部分 when referring specifically to a segment of a whole, while 部分 can imply any unspecified part, and 整体 refers to the whole entity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 一部分 with 部分 (bù fèn) which means 'part' or 'section' without the emphasis on 'one'. For example, saying '我有部分工作' (I have a part of the work) is correct, but adding 一 (yī) unnecessarily can be awkward.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 一部分

Yes, you can use 一部分 to refer to a segment of a physical object, like a part of a machine or a piece of furniture.

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