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March 24, 2026
划分(劃分)huàfēn(hua4fen1)
划分 (huà fēn) means to divide or partition something into parts. It is commonly used in contexts such as categorizing data, dividing responsibilities, or differentiating between concepts. The nuance implies a systematic or formal separation, often involving criteria or boundaries.
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Cultural Note
划分 is often used in discussions about governance and social organization in China, reflecting the importance of structured divisions in administrative practices and societal roles. For example, the division of labor in Chinese history has been critical in shaping its socio-economic landscape.
Memory Tip
Imagine a painter (划) carefully dividing (分) a large canvas into sections for different colors. The radical 刀 (knife) in 划 suggests cutting or dividing, while 分 sounds like 'fen', which can remind you of 'fence', as in fencing off areas.
Meanings of 划分
huàfēn(hua4fen1)
1to divide
2to divide up
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About 划分
划分Simplified
劃分Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#16254Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
划分 (huàfēn) vs 分配 (fēnpèi) — use 划分 when emphasizing systematic categorization, while 分配 focuses on distribution or allocation of resources.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a painter (划) carefully dividing (分) a large canvas into sections for different colors. The radical 刀 (knife) in 划 suggests cutting or dividing, while 分 sounds like 'fen', which can remind you of 'fence', as in fencing off areas.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 划分 with similar terms like 分开 (fēn kāi), which means to separate rather than divide into categories. It is more formal than casual terms for division, so use it in academic or professional settings. Common collocations include 划分区域 (huà fēn qū yù) meaning 'divide into regions'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 划分 connects with other advanced terms related to categorization and analysis, such as 分类 (fēn lèi, to classify) and 区域 (qū yù, region). Students should focus on using it in context to describe processes of division in their writing.
Cultural Note
划分 is often used in discussions about governance and social organization in China, reflecting the importance of structured divisions in administrative practices and societal roles. For example, the division of labor in Chinese history has been critical in shaping its socio-economic landscape.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 划分 with 分开, leading to incorrect usage in contexts requiring categorization. For instance, saying '我们要划分这个房间' (Wǒmen yào huà fēn zhège fángjiān) implies dividing the room into parts, rather than just separating it.
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Grammar Patterns of 划分
划分 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 4 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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教育学家设法将学生按相近的能力分班,因为他们认为这种按同等水平____班级的做法是明智的.
Educators try to put pupils of similar abilities into classes because they believe that this homogeneous grouping is advisable.
Example Sentences for 划分 (4)
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教育学家设法将学生按相近的能力分班,因为他们认为这种按同等水平划分班级的做法是明智的.
jiào yù xué jiā shè fǎ jiāng xué shēng àn xiāng jìn de néng lì fēn bān, , yīn wéi tā mén rèn wéi zhè zhǒng àn tóng děng shuǐ píng huá fēn bān jí de zuò fǎ shì míng zhì.
Educators try to put pupils of similar abilities into classes because they believe that this homogeneous grouping is advisable.
2
那个区域被划分成4个居住小区.
nà gè qū yù bèi huá fēn chéng4 4 gè jū zhù xiǎo.
The compound was subdivided into four living areas.
Houses are graded from nought to ten for energy efficiency.
4
他采访了县规划和区域划分委员会的早餐会议.
tā cǎi fǎng le xiàn guī huá hé qū yù huá fēn wěi yuán huì de zǎo cān huì yì.
He had covered a breakfast meeting of the Country planning and zoning Board.
Cultural Notes for 划分
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划分 is often used in discussions about governance and social organization in China, reflecting the importance of structured divisions in administrative practices and societal roles. For example, the division of labor in Chinese history has been critical in shaping its socio-economic landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions about 划分
It's more commonly used in formal contexts, such as academic writing or professional discussions.
While it can be used for physical divisions, it is primarily associated with abstract concepts like categories or responsibilities.
Synonyms include 分割 (fēn gē, to cut apart) and 划分 (huà fēn, to divide), but each carries slightly different connotations.
