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分子
fēnzǐ
Description
"分子"这个词有两个意思：一个是科学里最小的东西，另一个是指某一类人。
The word "分子" has two meanings: one is the smallest thing in science, and the other refers to a certain group of people.
在数学里，它也可以指分数上面的那个数字。
In mathematics, it can also refer to the number above the fraction line.
Meanings
分子fēnzǐ
molecule (smallest unit of a substance)
水是由很多小分子组成的。
Water is made up of many small molecules.
分子fènzǐ
member or element of a group of people
他是班里很活跃的分子。
He is a very active member in the class.
分子fēnzǐ
numerator (top number of a fraction)
这个分数的分子是三。
The numerator of this fraction is three.
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Notes
- Pronunciation
read "fēnzǐ" for molecule/numerator, but "fènzǐ" when meaning a person or group member.
- Etymology
分 (divide/part) + 子 (small thing/element); a small dividable unit.
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