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划分
huàfēn
Description
"划分"的意思是把一个大的东西分成几个部分。
"划分" means to divide a large thing into several parts.
我们常常说划分区域、划分等级或者划分工作。
We often say 划分区域 (divide areas), 划分等级 (divide levels), or 划分工作 (divide work).
Meanings
划分huàfēn
to divide into parts; to demarcate
老师把学生划分成四个小组。
The teacher divided the students into four groups.
划分huàfēn
to distinguish or classify by category
我们可以按年龄来划分。
We can classify by age.
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Notes
- Etymology
划 (to mark off) + 分 (to divide), together meaning to partition or classify.
- Nuance
more formal than 分, often used for regions, ranks, or categories.
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