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March 24, 2026
分赃(分贓)fēnzāng(fen1zang1)
分赃 (fēn zāng) refers to the act of sharing or dividing stolen goods or ill-gotten gains among criminals. This term is often used in legal or criminal contexts and carries a negative connotation, implying wrongdoing or unethical behavior.
Frequency#30258DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 分赃 connects to historical views on morality and justice, where sharing ill-gotten gains is seen as particularly despicable. This reflects the importance placed on integrity and ethical behavior within the society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of pirates after a successful raid, sitting around a treasure chest. They are ‘分’ (dividing) the ‘赃’ (booty) they acquired through their misdeeds. The characters can be visualized as the pirates (分) splitting the treasure (赃) amongst themselves.
Meanings of 分赃
fēnzāng(fen1zang1)
1to share the booty
2to divide ill-gotten gains
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About 分赃
分赃Simplified
分贓Traditional
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a group of pirates after a successful raid, sitting around a treasure chest. They are ‘分’ (dividing) the ‘赃’ (booty) they acquired through their misdeeds. The characters can be visualized as the pirates (分) splitting the treasure (赃) amongst themselves.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the context in which you use this term, as it is informal and can imply criminal activity. It's not suitable for polite conversation and should be avoided in formal writing. Common collocations include phrases like '分赃罪' (the crime of dividing ill-gotten gains).
HSK Study Tips
分赃 is not an HSK vocabulary word, but it's useful for understanding more complex topics related to law and ethics in Chinese. Students at HSK Level 4 or higher should focus on the nuances of legality and morality in language.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 分赃 connects to historical views on morality and justice, where sharing ill-gotten gains is seen as particularly despicable. This reflects the importance placed on integrity and ethical behavior within the society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 分赃 with the more neutral term '分享' (fēn xiǎng), which means 'to share' without negative implications. Remember, 分赃 is specifically about dividing ill-gotten gains.
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Cultural Notes for 分赃
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In Chinese culture, the concept of 分赃 connects to historical views on morality and justice, where sharing ill-gotten gains is seen as particularly despicable. This reflects the importance placed on integrity and ethical behavior within the society.
Frequently Asked Questions about 分赃
It implies involvement in criminal activities related to the sharing of stolen goods.
No, it specifically refers to illegal sharing of gains and is always negative.
分赃 specifically involves sharing something that was obtained unlawfully, unlike general sharing which can be positive.
