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百分之 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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百分之bǎifēnzhīpercentHSK 4, i, rank #20927, Hard
bǎifēnzhī(bai3fen1zhi1) T3
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March 24, 2026
百分之bǎifēnzhī(bai3fen1zhi1)

百分之 (bǎi fēn zhī) means 'percent' in Mandarin, referring to a part per hundred. It is commonly used in mathematical contexts, statistics, and everyday conversation to express proportions, such as '70 percent' (百分之七十). This phrase literally translates to 'hundred parts of'.

Frequency#20927DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, percentages are commonly used in business, education, and health statistics, reflecting the importance of quantitative data in decision-making and assessments. Understanding this term is essential for navigating these areas effectively.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pie chart divided into 100 slices. Each slice represents one percent, and when you say '百分之', picture yourself dividing the pie into these parts. The '百' (bǎi) means 'hundred', while '分' (fēn) links to 'divide', helping you remember that it's about parts of a whole.

Meanings of 百分之

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About 百分之

百分之Simplified
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成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
#20927Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 百分之

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a pie chart divided into 100 slices. Each slice represents one percent, and when you say '百分之', picture yourself dividing the pie into these parts. The '百' (bǎi) means 'hundred', while '分' (fēn) links to 'divide', helping you remember that it's about parts of a whole.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the correct structure when using it; it precedes the number it modifies. For example, saying '百分之七十' (70 percent) is correct, but omitting the '之' can lead to confusion. This term is more formal and often found in written contexts, statistics, and reports.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 vocabulary word, 百分之 connects to other numerical expressions and percentages, which are crucial for discussions about data or comparisons. Focus on how to use it with numbers and in different contexts, such as financial discussions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, percentages are commonly used in business, education, and health statistics, reflecting the importance of quantitative data in decision-making and assessments. Understanding this term is essential for navigating these areas effectively.

Common Mistakes

Learners often forget to include '之' when stating percentages, such as saying '百分七十' instead of '百分之七十'. Another common mistake is misplacing it in a sentence, leading to awkward phrasing.

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Component Characters

百bǎihundred
HSK 16 strokes白
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分fēnto divide
HSK 14 strokes刀
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之zhī(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的[de])
HSK 43 strokes丿
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Grammar Patterns of 百分之

百分之 functions as a four-character idiom (成语). Treat it as a fixed unit; it usually plays the role of a single adjective, adverb, or noun phrase inside the larger sentence. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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这支笔的价格比原来降低了____五十。

The price of this pen has been reduced by 50%.

Example Sentences for 百分之 (8)

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你百分之百肯定是你的邻居吗？

nǐ bǎi fēn zhī bǎi kěn dìng shì nǐ de lín jū ma？

Are you a hundred per cent sure it's your neighbour?
2
今春他们的利润增长百分之五到百分之十.

jīn chūn tā mén de lì rùn zēng cháng bǎi fēn zhī wǔ dào bǎi fēn zhī shí.

They see gains of 5 to 10 percent this spring.
3
格雷斯来参加宴会的可能性为百分之五十.

gé léi sī lái cān jiā yàn huì de kě néng xìng wéi bǎi fēn zhī wǔ shí.

The chances are even that Grace will come to the party.
4
钢产量增加了百分之五.

gāng chǎn liáng zēng jiā le bǎi fēn zhī wǔ.

Output of steel has increased by 5 per cent.
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结果非常令人吃惊 -- 六个月增长百分之七十七.

jié guǒ fēi cháng líng rén chī jīng-- -- liù gè yuè zēng cháng bǎi fēn zhī qī shí.

The results were quite startling -- a 77 % increase in six month.
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我们必须将所得利润酌留百分之五作为损耗费.

wǒ mén bì xū jiāng suǒ dé lì rùn zhuó liú bǎi fēn zhī wǔ zuò wéi sǔn hào fèi.

We have to allow five per cent of our profit for tear and wear.
7
曝光百分之一秒就够了.

pù guāng bǎi fēn zhī yī miǎo jiù gòu le.

An exposure of one - hundredth of a second will be enough.
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天才是靠百分之一的灵感与百分之九十九的苦汗[努力].

tiān cái shì kào bǎi fēn zhī yī de líng gǎn yǔ bǎi fēn zhī jiǔ shí jiǔ de kǔ hàn[ [ nǔ].

Genius is one percent, inspiration and ninety - nine percent, perspiration.

Cultural Notes for 百分之

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, percentages are commonly used in business, education, and health statistics, reflecting the importance of quantitative data in decision-making and assessments. Understanding this term is essential for navigating these areas effectively.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, the concept of percentage is also prevalent; however, the way statistics are communicated can differ, with more emphasis often placed on absolute numbers rather than percentages.

Frequently Asked Questions about 百分之

You would say '百分之五十' (bǎi fēn zhī wǔ shí).