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份 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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份
fèn
classifier for gifts, newspaper, magazine, papers, reports, contracts etc
HSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #349, Medium
份
fèn
job, part, role; duty
HSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #349, Medium
fèn(fen4)fen T4
1classifier for gifts, newspaper, magazine, papers, reports, contracts etc
2job, part, role; duty
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March 24, 2026
份fèn(fen4)
The character 份 (fèn) is primarily used as a classifier in Mandarin, denoting a portion or part of something, such as gifts, newspapers, or reports. It can also refer to a duty or role within a job context. In everyday usage, it signifies the idea of division or distribution, often implying a share in something larger.
Strokes6Radical亻Frequency#349DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of sharing and giving is significant, especially during festivals and celebrations. The use of 份 in the context of gifts emphasizes the importance of thoughtfulness in sharing among family and friends.
Memory tip
Think of 份 (fèn) as a 'fun' part of something you receive. Imagine receiving a gift with a tag that says '1 fun part of this package' to help remember both its meaning and pronunciation. The character has a horizontal line at the top, resembling a portion being sliced off from a whole.
Meanings of 份
fèn(fen4)
1classifier for gifts, newspaper, magazine, papers, reports, contracts etc
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Quick Contrast
份 (fèn) vs 部 (bù) — use 份 when referring to a share or portion, while 部 is more about a division or section of a whole.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 份 with 分 (fēn), which means to divide or to share. It's important to use 份 as a classifier when referring to a specific quantity of items, such as '三份报纸' (three newspapers). In formal contexts, ensure you use 份 appropriately to denote roles or responsibilities.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 份 connects well with other classifiers like 个 (gè) and 条 (tiáo). Students should focus on understanding the context in which 份 is used, especially in terms of roles and responsibilities in professional settings, which often appear in reading and listening exercises.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 份 when referring to quantities in a general sense, such as saying '一份东西' (a part of something) when they should say '一件东西' (a piece of something). Always ensure you're using the correct classifier based on context.
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How to say classifier for gifts, newspaper, magazine, papers, reports, contracts etc in Chinese
“classifier for gifts, newspaper, magazine, papers, reports, contracts etc” in Chinese is份fèn
The character 份 (fèn) is primarily used as a classifier in Mandarin, denoting a portion or part of something, such as gifts, newspapers, or reports. It can also refer to a duty or role within a job context. In everyday usage, it signifies the idea of division or distribution, often implying a share in something larger.
When to use 份
Common mistakes include confusing 份 with 分 (fēn), which means to divide or to share. It's important to use 份 as a classifier when referring to a specific quantity of items, such as '三份报纸' (three newspapers). In formal contexts, ensure you use 份 appropriately to denote roles or responsibilities.
份 or something close to it
份 (fèn) vs 部 (bù) — use 份 when referring to a share or portion, while 部 is more about a division or section of a whole.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 份 when referring to quantities in a general sense, such as saying '一份东西' (a part of something) when they should say '一件东西' (a piece of something). Always ensure you're using the correct classifier based on context.
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Grammar patterns of 份
份 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
