COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 分 is built
Traditional etymology note: Pieces 八 being further subdivided with a knife 刀
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How to Write 分 (fēn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to divide; to separate
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fēn / fen
分
to divide; to separate
Common words
fēn zhōng
分钟
minute
dé fēn
得分
to score
fēn kāi
分开
to separate; to part
bù fen
部分
part; share; section; piece
fēn shù
分数
(exam) grade; mark; score; fraction
fēn wéi
分为
to divide sth into (parts); to subdivide
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
分
分
分
分
分
分
分
分
LEARNING TIP
Remember 分
Say “fēn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 分
Common words and phrases
fēn zhōng
minute
dé fēn
to score
fēn kāi
to separate; to part
bù fen
part; share; section; piece
fēn shù
(exam) grade; mark; score; fraction
fēn wéi
to divide sth into (parts); to subdivide
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“分”。
Zhège zì shì “fēn”.
This character is “分”.
我正在学习“分”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fēn” zì.
I am learning the character “分”.
请写一遍“分”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fēn”.
Please write “分” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 分?
分 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 分 (fēn) mean?
分 (fēn) means to divide; to separate.
What is the radical of 分?
The radical of 分 is 刀, associated with Not yet classified.