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) 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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Pronunciation of 份
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Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 分 represents the sound.
1The giveawayThe lot or portion 分 allotted to a man 亻
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 份?
Decomposition of 份
IDS Structure⿰亻分
份Full Character
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亻ren2
left
分fen1
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 份?
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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份
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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.
