Skip to content
Start your Chinese Learning JourneyStart Now
分赃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
分赃fēnzāngto share the bootyHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #30258, Very Hard
分赃fēnzāngto divide ill-gotten gainsHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #30258, Very Hard
fēnzāng(fen1zang1) T1
  1. 1to share the booty
  2. 2to divide ill-gotten gains
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

分赃(分贓)fēnzāng(fen1zang1)

分赃 (fēn zāng) refers to the act of sharing or dividing stolen goods or ill-gotten gains among criminals. This term is often used in legal or criminal contexts and carries a negative connotation, implying wrongdoing or unethical behavior.

Strokes14Frequency#30258DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 分赃 connects to historical views on morality and justice, where sharing ill-gotten gains is seen as particularly despicable. This reflects the importance placed on integrity and ethical behavior within the society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a group of pirates after a successful raid, sitting around a treasure chest. They are ‘分’ (dividing) the ‘赃’ (booty) they acquired through their misdeeds. The characters can be visualized as the pirates (分) splitting the treasure (赃) amongst themselves.

Meanings of 分赃

fēnzāng(fen1zang1)
1to share the booty
2to divide ill-gotten gains
Exercise 1 of 2

Listen & Choose the Meaning

Choose the correct answer:

About 分赃

分赃Simplified
分贓Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

Podcast: 分赃

JasonAmy

Podcast: 分赃

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI Study Notes for 分赃

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the context in which you use this term, as it is informal and can imply criminal activity. It's not suitable for polite conversation and should be avoided in formal writing. Common collocations include phrases like '分赃罪' (the crime of dividing ill-gotten gains).

HSK Study Tips

分赃 is not an HSK vocabulary word, but it's useful for understanding more complex topics related to law and ethics in Chinese. Students at HSK Level 4 or higher should focus on the nuances of legality and morality in language.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 分赃 with the more neutral term '分享' (fēn xiǎng), which means 'to share' without negative implications. Remember, 分赃 is specifically about dividing ill-gotten gains.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 分赃

Premium — Locked

AI tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 分赃 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsInstant feedback+5 XP
See plans to unlock

Component Characters

分fēnto divide
HSK 14 strokes刀
View full entry
赃zāngbooty, loot; stolen goods; to bribe
10 strokes贝
View full entry

How to say to share the booty in Chinese

“to share the booty” in Chinese is分赃fēnzāng

分赃 (fēn zāng) refers to the act of sharing or dividing stolen goods or ill-gotten gains among criminals. This term is often used in legal or criminal contexts and carries a negative connotation, implying wrongdoing or unethical behavior.

When to use 分赃

Be cautious with the context in which you use this term, as it is informal and can imply criminal activity. It's not suitable for polite conversation and should be avoided in formal writing. Common collocations include phrases like '分赃罪' (the crime of dividing ill-gotten gains).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 分赃 with the more neutral term '分享' (fēn xiǎng), which means 'to share' without negative implications. Remember, 分赃 is specifically about dividing ill-gotten gains.

Write 分赃

分
赃

Practice writing 分赃 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Frequently Asked Questions about 分赃

It implies involvement in criminal activities related to the sharing of stolen goods.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 分赃?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.