Writing
分支 (fēn zhī) — how to say "branch" in Chinese
分支
Branch
noun
Character composition
分
to divide
支
branch, to support
Radicals / Keys
支
Branch
#65 · zhī · 4 strokes
刀
Knife
#18 · dāo · 2 strokes
Collocations
主要分支
zhǔ yào fēn zhī
main branch
分支结构
fēn zhī jié gòu
branch structure
Examples
这个项目有很多分支，每个分支都需要单独管理。
This project has many branches, and each branch needs to be managed separately.
这个分支很重要。
This branch is very important.
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Frequently asked questions
Branch meaning in Chinese
"branch" in Chinese is 分支 (fēn zhī).
What does 分支 mean in English?
分支 (fēn zhī) means "Branch".
How is 分支 pronounced?
It is pronounced fēn zhī (written as fen zhi, fenzhi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "branch" in Chinese characters?
It is written 分支: 分 has 4 strokes, 支 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 分支?
分支 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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