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分红 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
分红fēnhóngdividendHSK 7, v, rank #17765, Hard
分红fēnhóngto award a bonusHSK 7, v, rank #17765, Hard
fēnhóng(fen1hong2) T1
  1. 1dividend
  2. 2to award a bonus
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March 24, 2026
分红(分紅)fēnhóng(fen1hong2)

分红 (fēn hóng) refers to the distribution of profits or dividends among shareholders or members of a company. It is commonly used in financial contexts, especially when discussing corporate profit-sharing or bonuses awarded to employees based on company performance.

Frequency#17765DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese business culture, 分红 is an important aspect of motivating employees and ensuring loyalty, as many companies offer bonuses based on performance to encourage hard work and commitment.

Memory Tip

Think of 分 (fēn) as 'divide' and 红 (hóng) as 'red', which can symbolize money or profit. Imagine a red pie being divided among happy shareholders, each receiving their slice of the profit.

Meanings of 分红

fēnhóng(fen1hong2)
1dividend
2to award a bonus
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About 分红

分红Simplified
分紅Traditional
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#17765Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 分红

Quick Contrast

分配 (fēnpèi) refers to the distribution of resources or tasks more generally, while 分红 (fēnhóng) specifically pertains to the distribution of profits or dividends.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 分 (fēn) as 'divide' and 红 (hóng) as 'red', which can symbolize money or profit. Imagine a red pie being divided among happy shareholders, each receiving their slice of the profit.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 分红, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings. It is often used in formal financial discussions, so ensure that your context is appropriate. Collocations include '分红政策' (dividend policy) and '分红方案' (dividend plan).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 分红 connects to other financial vocabulary at this level such as 利润 (lìrùn, profit) and 股东 (gǔdōng, shareholder). Students should focus on understanding its usage in business contexts and how it relates to profit distribution.

Cultural Note

In Chinese business culture, 分红 is an important aspect of motivating employees and ensuring loyalty, as many companies offer bonuses based on performance to encourage hard work and commitment.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 分红 with 分配 (fēnpèi, to allocate), which is a broader term. For example, saying '公司分配利润' (The company distributes profits) is correct, but it does not specifically imply the distribution as dividends, which is what 分红 signifies.

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Pronunciation of 分红

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Component Characters

fēnto divide
HSK 14 strokes
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hóngred
HSK 56 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 分红

分红 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 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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1979年,LiquorBarn烈酒折扣店的生意十____火。

In 1979, Liquor Barn thrived as a discount merchandiser.

Example Sentences for 分红 (2)

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1979年,LiquorBarn烈酒折扣店的生意十分红火。

1979 1979,LiquorBarn nián ,LiquorBarn liè jiǔ zhē kòu diàn de shēng yì shí fēn。

In 1979, Liquor Barn thrived as a discount merchandiser.
2
分红通告每年由总公司发送至地方代理商。

fēn hóng tōng gào měi nián yóu zǒng gōng sī fā sòng zhì dì fāng dài lǐ shāng。

Bonus notices were issued each year from head office to local agents.

Cultural Notes for 分红

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese business culture, 分红 is an important aspect of motivating employees and ensuring loyalty, as many companies offer bonuses based on performance to encourage hard work and commitment.

Frequently Asked Questions about 分红

分红 refers to dividends given to shareholders, while 奖金 (jiǎngjīn) refers to bonuses given to employees for their performance.