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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
得分défēnto scoreHSK 3, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #3371, Medium
défēn(de2fen1)de fen T2
  1. 1to score
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March 24, 2026

得分défēn(de2fen1)

得分 (de2 fen1) means 'to score' in the context of achieving points or marks in games, tests, or competitions. It is commonly used in sports and academic settings to indicate how well someone has performed.

Strokes15Frequency#3371DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, scoring well in exams is highly valued, reflecting the importance placed on education and competition. The term 得分 is often used during academic discussions or when discussing sports achievements.

Memory Tip

Imagine a scoreboard where players '得' (de2) their points (分, fen1) as they score goals or correct answers. Visualize a player jumping up with joy every time they earn points, making it easy to remember that 得分 means to score.

Meanings of 得分

défēn(de2fen1)
1to score
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About 得分

得分Simplified
15Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3YCTL4HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

得分 (défēn) vs 得到 (dédào) — use 得分 when specifically referring to scoring points, while 得到 is broader, meaning 'to obtain' or 'to get'.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 得分 with other scoring-related terms. It's primarily used in sports and exams, so context is important. Be mindful of using it in formal settings, such as official reports or academic discussions, where more specific terms may be required.

HSK Study Tips

While 得分 is not an HSK word, it connects with other HSK vocabulary related to sports (e.g., 球, qiu2 - ball) and evaluation (e.g., 考试, kao3 shi4 - exam). Focus on how scoring relates to achievements in various contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes misuse 得分 in contexts unrelated to scoring, such as trying to use it for general achievement. For example, saying '我得分了' (wǒ de2 fen1 le) instead of '我成功了' (wǒ cheng2 gong1 le, I succeeded) is incorrect.

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Component Characters

得destructural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc
HSK 211 strokes彳
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分fēnto divide
HSK 14 strokes刀
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How to say to score in Chinese

“to score” in Chinese is得分défēn

得分 (de2 fen1) means 'to score' in the context of achieving points or marks in games, tests, or competitions. It is commonly used in sports and academic settings to indicate how well someone has performed.

When to use 得分

Learners often confuse 得分 with other scoring-related terms. It's primarily used in sports and exams, so context is important. Be mindful of using it in formal settings, such as official reports or academic discussions, where more specific terms may be required.

得分 or something close to it

得分 (défēn) vs 得到 (dédào) — use 得分 when specifically referring to scoring points, while 得到 is broader, meaning 'to obtain' or 'to get'.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes misuse 得分 in contexts unrelated to scoring, such as trying to use it for general achievement. For example, saying '我得分了' (wǒ de2 fen1 le) instead of '我成功了' (wǒ cheng2 gong1 le, I succeeded) is incorrect.

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No, 得分 can also refer to scoring in academic tests or any situation where points are awarded.

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