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百分之
bǎifēnzhī
Description
“百分之”用来表示百分比，后面加上数字。
"百分之" is used to indicate a percentage, followed by a number.
比如“百分之五十”就是一半的意思。
For example, "百分之五十" means half.
Meanings
百分之bǎifēnzhī
percent (used before a number)
这次考试百分之八十的人都及格了。
Eighty percent of the people passed this exam.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'of a hundred parts', so 百分之五十 = fifty of a hundred = 50%.
- Nuance
always followed by a number; percentages are written as 百分之 + number, e.g. 百分之百 = 100%.
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