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分为 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
分为fēnwéito divide sth into (parts)HSK 4, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #13975, Medium
分为fēnwéito subdivideHSK 4, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #13975, Medium
fēnwéi(fen1wei2)fen wei T1
  1. 1to divide sth into (parts)
  2. 2to subdivide
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March 24, 2026

分为(分為)fēnwéi(fen1wei2)

分为 (fēn wéi) means 'to divide into parts' or 'to subdivide'. It is commonly used in contexts where something is broken down into smaller components, such as categorizing information, allocating resources, or segmenting groups. This term is often used in both formal and informal settings, especially in discussions involving analysis or organization.

Strokes8Frequency#13975DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese education, dividing subjects into categories or modules is common in curriculum design, reflecting a systematic approach to knowledge acquisition. This term is often heard in academic discussions about structuring information.

Memory Tip

Think of 分 (fēn) as a 'fork' splitting something and 为 (wéi) as 'way' or 'method'. Imagine a fork in the road where each path represents a different way to divide something into parts, helping you remember that 分为 means to divide.

Meanings of 分为

fēnwéi(fen1wei2)
1to divide sth into (parts)
2to subdivide
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About 分为

分为Simplified
分為Traditional
8Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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Quick Contrast

划分 (huàfēn) - use 分为 when emphasizing the act of dividing into parts, while 划分 often implies a more formal or systematic categorization.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 分为 with other similar terms like 分开 (fēn kāi), which means to separate rather than subdivide. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's particularly prevalent in academic or analytical discussions. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 分为 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects with HSK level 3 terms like 部分 (bù fen) meaning 'part' and 分类 (fēn lèi) meaning 'classification'. Focus on how 分为 is used to create categories or sections in various contexts, which enhances understanding of related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often forget to use the correct tone when pronouncing 分为, which can lead to confusion. For example, saying 'fen wei' instead of 'fēn wéi' can change the meaning. Another mistake is using it interchangeably with 分开, which means 'to separate' rather than 'to divide into parts'.

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Component Characters

分fēnto divide
HSK 14 strokes刀
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为wèibecause of
HSK 34 strokes丶
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How to say to divide sth into (parts) in Chinese

“to divide sth into (parts)” in Chinese is分为fēnwéi

分为 (fēn wéi) means 'to divide into parts' or 'to subdivide'. It is commonly used in contexts where something is broken down into smaller components, such as categorizing information, allocating resources, or segmenting groups. This term is often used in both formal and informal settings, especially in discussions involving analysis or organization.

When to use 分为

Be careful not to confuse 分为 with other similar terms like 分开 (fēn kāi), which means to separate rather than subdivide. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's particularly prevalent in academic or analytical discussions. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

分为 or something close to it

划分 (huàfēn) - use 分为 when emphasizing the act of dividing into parts, while 划分 often implies a more formal or systematic categorization.

What learners get wrong

Learners often forget to use the correct tone when pronouncing 分为, which can lead to confusion. For example, saying 'fen wei' instead of 'fēn wéi' can change the meaning. Another mistake is using it interchangeably with 分开, which means 'to separate' rather than 'to divide into parts'.

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You can say '这本书分为三部分' (Zhè běn shū fēn wéi sān bùfen), meaning 'This book is divided into three parts.'

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