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离婚 (divorce) vs 分手 (break up) — use 离婚 specifically for legal marriage dissolution, while 分手 refers to ending a romantic relationship without legal ties.
Common mistakes include using 离婚 in informal contexts where simpler terms like 分手 (fen1 shou3, to break up) may be more appropriate. Be mindful of the tone: 离 (li2) is second tone, and 婚 (hun1) is first tone; mispronouncing them can change the meaning. It’s often used with 法院 (fa3 yuan4, court) when discussing legal divorces.
As an HSK 5 word, 离婚 connects to themes about relationships and family, making it relevant for conversations about personal life. Students should focus on its usage in both formal and informal contexts, as well as learning related vocabulary like 家庭 (jia1 ting2, family) and 婚姻 (hun1 yin1, marriage).
Learners often confuse 离婚 with 分手, mistakenly using 离婚 when talking about a non-marital breakup. For example, saying '我和她离婚了' (wo3 he2 ta1 li2 hun1 le) when they meant to say '我和她分手了' (wo3 he2 ta1 fen1 shou3 le) is incorrect.
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How to say to divorce in Chinese
“to divorce” in Chinese is离婚
离婚 (li2 hun1) means 'to divorce' or 'divorced from one's spouse.' It is commonly used in legal contexts and everyday conversations when discussing the ending of a marriage. The term conveys both the action of getting a divorce and the state of being divorced.
When to use 离婚
Common mistakes include using 离婚 in informal contexts where simpler terms like 分手 (fen1 shou3, to break up) may be more appropriate. Be mindful of the tone: 离 (li2) is second tone, and 婚 (hun1) is first tone; mispronouncing them can change the meaning. It’s often used with 法院 (fa3 yuan4, court) when discussing legal divorces.
离婚 or something close to it
离婚 (divorce) vs 分手 (break up) — use 离婚 specifically for legal marriage dissolution, while 分手 refers to ending a romantic relationship without legal ties.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 离婚 with 分手, mistakenly using 离婚 when talking about a non-marital breakup. For example, saying '我和她离婚了' (wo3 he2 ta1 li2 hun1 le) when they meant to say '我和她分手了' (wo3 he2 ta1 fen1 shou3 le) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 离婚
离婚 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.
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她和那个让人毛骨悚然的家伙丹尼斯还没____吗？
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Frequently Asked Questions about 离婚
No, 离婚 refers specifically to divorce within a legal marriage, while 分手 means to break up and can apply to dating relationships.
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