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部分 (bùfen) - use 局部 (júbù) when emphasizing a specific part within a larger context, while 部分 (bùfen) is more general and can refer to any segment or portion.
Be careful not to confuse 局部 with 全部 (quánbù), which means 'whole' or 'entire'. 局部 is more formal and is often used in academic or technical discussions, like in medicine or engineering, where precision is key.
As an HSK 6 word, 局部 connects with other complex vocabulary regarding analysis and description. Focus on using it in conjunction with words like 整体 (zhěngtǐ, whole) to express contrasts in your discussions.
Learners often confuse 局部 with 部分 (bùfèn), which also means 'part'. While 部分 can refer to any part of something, 局部 specifically emphasizes a localized or specific aspect, like in discussions about regions or details.
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How to say part in Chinese
“part” in Chinese is局部
局部 (júbù) refers to a specific part or section of a whole, often used in contexts relating to geography, art, and analysis. It emphasizes the local or partial aspects of something rather than the entirety, making it useful in discussions about details versus the big picture.
When to use 局部
Be careful not to confuse 局部 with 全部 (quánbù), which means 'whole' or 'entire'. 局部 is more formal and is often used in academic or technical discussions, like in medicine or engineering, where precision is key.
局部 or something close to it
部分 (bùfen) - use 局部 (júbù) when emphasizing a specific part within a larger context, while 部分 (bùfen) is more general and can refer to any segment or portion.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 局部 with 部分 (bùfèn), which also means 'part'. While 部分 can refer to any part of something, 局部 specifically emphasizes a localized or specific aspect, like in discussions about regions or details.
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Grammar patterns of 局部
局部 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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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You can say '这个方案只考虑局部问题' (This plan only considers local issues).
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