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March 24, 2026
十分shífēn(shi2fen1)
十分 (shífēn) is an adverb meaning 'very' or 'extremely,' often used to emphasize the degree of an adjective. It can also refer to dividing something into ten equal parts, indicating completeness or totality in various contexts.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of completeness and satisfaction is significant, often reflected in expressions of gratitude and appreciation. Saying something is 十分 emphasizes the importance of quality and satisfaction in interpersonal communications.
Memory Tip
Think of 十 (ten) and 分 (divide) coming together to mean 'fully divided'; imagine a pie sliced into ten perfect pieces, representing completeness. The pronunciation 'shífēn' sounds like 'she fun' which you can remember as 'she is having fun' because she's extremely happy.
Meanings of 十分
shífēn(shi2fen1)
1to divide into ten equal parts
2very
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About 十分
十分Simplified
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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AI Study Notes for 十分
Quick Contrast
非常 (fēicháng) is used in a similar way to express high degree but may carry a slightly more formal tone than 十分 (shífēn). 绝对 (juéduì) emphasizes an absolute degree, often suggesting something that cannot be disputed, while 十分 (shífēn) is more about strong emphasis without the absolute connotation.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 十 (ten) and 分 (divide) coming together to mean 'fully divided'; imagine a pie sliced into ten perfect pieces, representing completeness. The pronunciation 'shífēn' sounds like 'she fun' which you can remember as 'she is having fun' because she's extremely happy.
Usage Notes
十分 is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, making it versatile across registers. Be careful with tone; it is pronounced with the second tone for 'shi' and the first tone for 'fen.' Common collocations include '十分好' (very good) or '十分满意' (completely satisfied).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 十分 is a useful adverb that can enhance your descriptive language. Focus on using it with various adjectives to practice its versatility, and try combining it with other HSK Level 4 words for richer sentences.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of completeness and satisfaction is significant, often reflected in expressions of gratitude and appreciation. Saying something is 十分 emphasizes the importance of quality and satisfaction in interpersonal communications.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the tones, mispronouncing it as 'shi1 fen1' instead of 'shi2 fen1.' Additionally, they might use it inappropriately with verbs, which is incorrect; for example, saying '十分吃' (very eat) is wrong; instead, use it with adjectives or adverbs.
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Grammar Patterns of 十分
十分 functions as a number. It almost always combines with a measure word before a noun (三个人, 五本书). Standalone numbers are rare outside of math or counting. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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即使重量仅有1克的二十分之几都可能是关键性的。
jí shǐ zhòng liáng jǐn yǒu1 1 kè de èr shí fēn zhī jī dū kě néng shì guān jiàn xìng。
A few twentieths of a gram can be critical.
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她和孩子们打交道很有一手，相处得十分融洽。
tā hé hái zǐ mén dǎ jiāo dào hěn yǒu yī shǒu， ， xiāng chǔ dé shí fēn róng。
She was great with the children and fitted in beautifully.
9
他是个十分细心的经理，出类拔萃的经理。
tā shì gè shí fēn xì xīn de jīng lǐ， ， chū lèi bá cuì de jīng。
He has been a meticulous manager, a manager par excellence.
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有人暗示他是个种族主义者，他对此十分恼火。
yǒu rén àn shì tā shì gè zhǒng zú zhǔ yì zhě， ， tā duì cǐ shí fēn nǎo。
He bristled with indignation at the suggestion that he was racist.
Cultural Notes for 十分
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of completeness and satisfaction is significant, often reflected in expressions of gratitude and appreciation. Saying something is 十分 emphasizes the importance of quality and satisfaction in interpersonal communications.
Frequently Asked Questions about 十分
Yes, you can use 十分 with negative adjectives, but it will invert the meaning, e.g., 十分糟糕 (very bad).
十分 is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Some synonyms include 非常 (fēicháng) and 特别 (tèbié), both meaning 'very' or 'especially'.
