分 (fēn) — how to say "to divide" in Chinese

To divide

Radicals / Keys

Knife

#18 · dāo · 2 strokes

Examples

这些工作我们一下,你负责前面,我负责后面。

Let's divide this work: you are responsible for the first part, I'm responsible for the last part.

我们一下这个蛋糕。

Let's divide this cake.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 分 (fēn) — to divide

[fen-] Fennec the Fox is hosting a picnic and decides to divide the cake 分 among his friends 🥧. He draws a horizontal line 一 and uses a knife 刀 to make perfect slices. Everyone is thrilled because dividing cake with Fennec is always a delightful and tasty experience!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to divide" in Chinese?

"to divide" in Chinese is 分 (fēn).

What does 分 mean in English?

分 (fēn) means "To divide".

How is 分 pronounced?

It is pronounced fēn (written as fen). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "to divide" in Chinese characters?

It is written 分.

What HSK level is 分?

分 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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