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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
部件bùjiànpartHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #10676, Very Hard
部件bùjiàncomponentHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #10676, Very Hard
bùjiàn(bu4jian4) T4
  1. 1part
  2. 2component
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March 24, 2026

部件bùjiàn(bu4jian4)

部件 refers to a part or component of a larger whole, commonly used in technical, mechanical, or organizational contexts. It can refer to physical parts of machinery or software components, emphasizing the function of these parts within a system.

Strokes16Frequency#10676DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese manufacturing, the term 部件 is essential, as many products are assembled from numerous components, reflecting the importance of precision and quality in the production process.

Memory Tip

Think of 部 (bù) as a segment or 'part' and 件 (jiàn) as a 'piece' that fits together. Imagine building a robot where each 部件 is essential for it to function properly, like legs, arms, and a head.

Meanings of 部件

bùjiàn(bu4jian4)
1part
2component
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About 部件

部件Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 部件

Quick Contrast

组件 (zǔjiàn) vs 部件 (bùjiàn): 组件 specifically refers to components in a software or modular context, while 部件 can refer to both physical and abstract parts.

Usage Notes

部件 is often used in formal or technical contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with '部分' (bùfen), which means 'part' in a more general or abstract sense. Common collocations include '机械部件' (mechanical parts) and '软件部件' (software components).

HSK Study Tips

部件 is a useful term for HSK 4 learners who may encounter it in reading about technology or engineering. Students should focus on recognizing it in context and practicing its pronunciation to avoid mixing up the tones.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 部件 with 部分 (bùfen), using them interchangeably in contexts where precision is needed. For example, saying '故事的部件' (gùshì de bùjiàn) instead of '故事的部分' (gùshì de bùfen) is incorrect.

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Component Characters

部bùministry
HSK 410 strokes阝
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件jiànitem
HSK 16 strokes亻
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How to say part in Chinese

“part” in Chinese is部件bùjiàn

部件 refers to a part or component of a larger whole, commonly used in technical, mechanical, or organizational contexts. It can refer to physical parts of machinery or software components, emphasizing the function of these parts within a system.

When to use 部件

部件 is often used in formal or technical contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with '部分' (bùfen), which means 'part' in a more general or abstract sense. Common collocations include '机械部件' (mechanical parts) and '软件部件' (software components).

部件 or something close to it

组件 (zǔjiàn) vs 部件 (bùjiàn): 组件 specifically refers to components in a software or modular context, while 部件 can refer to both physical and abstract parts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 部件 with 部分 (bùfen), using them interchangeably in contexts where precision is needed. For example, saying '故事的部件' (gùshì de bùjiàn) instead of '故事的部分' (gùshì de bùfen) is incorrect.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 部件

No, 部件 is specific to physical or functional components; for parts of a story, you would use 部分 (bùfen).

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