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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瓜分guāfēnto partitionHSK 7, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #28632, Very Hard
瓜分guāfēnto divide upHSK 7, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #28632, Very Hard
guāfēn(gua1fen1)gua fen T1
  1. 1to partition
  2. 2to divide up
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March 24, 2026

瓜分guāfēn(gua1fen1)

瓜分 (guāfēn) means to partition or divide something among multiple parties. It is commonly used in contexts where resources, land, or responsibilities are split up, often implying a sense of fairness or agreement among the parties involved.

Strokes9Frequency#28632DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of sharing and dividing resources is deeply rooted, especially in communal settings like family gatherings where food is shared. The term 瓜分 reflects the importance of equitable sharing in social relationships.

Memory tip

Think of the character 瓜 (guā) as a watermelon being cut into pieces. Each piece represents a portion that is shared among friends. The division (分) reflects how the watermelon is split up, making it easier to remember the meaning of dividing.

Meanings of 瓜分

guāfēn(gua1fen1)
1to partition
2to divide up
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瓜分Simplified
9Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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分配 (fēnpèi) — use 瓜分 when emphasizing division among parties, while 分配 focuses on allocation or distribution.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about resources or land. A common mistake is to confuse it with 分配 (fēnpèi), which means 'distribute,' implying a different nuance. Remember to use the right tone, as the first tone in 瓜 (guā) can be easily mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

Although 瓜分 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it connects with other words about division and distribution, such as 分 (fēn) and 配 (pèi). Focus on understanding the context of how and when to use this term.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 瓜分 when discussing non-physical divisions, like ideas or emotions, which is incorrect. A better term in such contexts may be 分析 (fēnxī) for analysis.

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Component characters

瓜guāmelon
HSK 45 strokes瓜
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分fēnto divide
HSK 14 strokes刀
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How to say to partition in Chinese

“to partition” in Chinese is瓜分guāfēn

瓜分 (guāfēn) means to partition or divide something among multiple parties. It is commonly used in contexts where resources, land, or responsibilities are split up, often implying a sense of fairness or agreement among the parties involved.

When to use 瓜分

This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about resources or land. A common mistake is to confuse it with 分配 (fēnpèi), which means 'distribute,' implying a different nuance. Remember to use the right tone, as the first tone in 瓜 (guā) can be easily mispronounced.

瓜分 or something close to it

分配 (fēnpèi) — use 瓜分 when emphasizing division among parties, while 分配 focuses on allocation or distribution.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 瓜分 when discussing non-physical divisions, like ideas or emotions, which is incorrect. A better term in such contexts may be 分析 (fēnxī) for analysis.

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Yes, 瓜分 can be used in the context of dividing money among several people.

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