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区分 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
区分qūfēnto differentiateHSK 6, n, rank #9010, Hard
区分qūfēnto find differing aspectsHSK 6, n, rank #9010, Hard
区分qūfēnto draw a distinctionHSK 6, unknown, rank #9010, Hard
区分qūfēnto divide into categoriesHSK 6, unknown, rank #9010, Hard
qūfēn(qu1fen1) T1
  1. 1to differentiate
  2. 2to find differing aspects
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March 24, 2026
区分(區分)qūfēn(qu1fen1)

区分 (qūfēn) means to differentiate or distinguish between two or more things. It is commonly used in contexts where distinctions are necessary, such as in academic or professional settings, to clarify differences in characteristics, categories, or qualities.

Frequency#9010DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

区分 plays a significant role in Chinese education, where students are often taught to critically analyze and differentiate between concepts in subjects like literature and history, reflecting the value placed on analytical thinking.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'Q' for 'Question' that prompts you to 'find' (分) the differences. Visualize a detective using a magnifying glass to '区' (detect) the subtle distinctions in clues, making it easier to remember both the sound and meaning.

Meanings of 区分

qūfēn(qu1fen1)
1to differentiate
2to find differing aspects
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About 区分

区分Simplified
區分Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#9010Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 区分

Quick Contrast

区分 (qūfēn) vs 分辨 (fēnbiàn) — use 区分 for distinguishing categories or types, while 分辨 emphasizes the ability to tell apart or discern details.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'Q' for 'Question' that prompts you to 'find' (分) the differences. Visualize a detective using a magnifying glass to '区' (detect) the subtle distinctions in clues, making it easier to remember both the sound and meaning.

Usage Notes

区分 is often used in formal contexts, such as academic discussions or professional reports. A common mistake is to confuse it with 分开 (fēnkāi), which means to separate rather than to differentiate. Be mindful of collocations like '区分不同' (to distinguish between different).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 区分 connects well with other complex vocabulary related to analysis and categorization. Students should focus on using it in sentences that compare or contrast two subjects, enhancing their ability to articulate differences.

Cultural Note

区分 plays a significant role in Chinese education, where students are often taught to critically analyze and differentiate between concepts in subjects like literature and history, reflecting the value placed on analytical thinking.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 区分 when they mean to say 'to separate,' leading to incorrect phrases like '我想区分这两个物品' (I want to differentiate these two items). The correct phrase should be '我想分开这两个物品' (I want to separate these two items).

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Component Characters

区Ōuarea
HSK 44 strokes匸
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分fēnto divide
HSK 14 strokes刀
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Grammar Patterns of 区分

区分 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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.

Exercise 1 of 5

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语言是将人类与动物____开来的基本特征。

Language is something which fundamentally distinguishes humans from animals.

Example Sentences for 区分 (9)

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语言是将人类与动物区分开来的基本特征。

yǔ yán shì jiāng rén lèi yǔ dòng wù qū fēn kāi lái de jī běn tè zhēng。

Language is something which fundamentally distinguishes humans from animals.
2
如果你想掌握好英语, 你必须仔细区分同义词.

rú guǒ nǐ xiǎng zhǎng wò hǎo yīng yǔ, , nǐ bì xū zī xì qū fēn tóng yì.

If you want to grasp English, you must carefully discriminate synonyms.
3
我们如何将事实与虚构区分开呢？

wǒ mén rú hé jiāng shì shí yǔ xū gòu qū fēn kāi ne？

How do we sort out fact from fiction?
4
仿真武器与真武器很难区分。

fǎng zhēn wǔ qì yǔ zhēn wǔ qì hěn nán qū fēn。

Replica weapons are indistinguishable from the real thing.
5
很难将这两个目标区分开来。

hěn nán jiāng zhè liǎng gè mù biāo qū fēn kāi lái。

It is difficult to separate the two aims.
6
我们能区分金和银.

wǒ mén néng qū fēn jīn hé yín.

We can distinguish between gold and silver.
7
他一天比一天胖起来,一天比一天强壮起来, 只是很难区分这一天与下一天而已.

tā yī tiān bǐ yī tiān pàng qǐ lái, , yī tiān bǐ yī tiān qiáng zhuàng qǐ, lái , zhī shì hěn nán qū fēn zhè yī tiān yǔ xià yī tiān.

He was growing fatter and stronger every day, if it was proper to speak of days.
8
儿童可能无法将自己的幻想与真实世界区分开来。

ér tóng kě néng wú fǎ jiāng zì jǐ de huàn xiǎng yǔ zhēn shí shì jiè qū fēn kāi lái。

A child may not differentiate between his imagination and the real world.
9
你可以凭借烟囱形状的不同来区分这两幢房子.

nǐ kě yǐ píng jiè yān cōng xíng zhuàng de bù tóng lái qū fēn zhè liǎng chuáng fáng zǐ.

You can differentiate between the houses by the shape of their chimneys.

Cultural Notes for 区分

🏮Cultural insight

区分 plays a significant role in Chinese education, where students are often taught to critically analyze and differentiate between concepts in subjects like literature and history, reflecting the value placed on analytical thinking.

Frequently Asked Questions about 区分

You can say '我们需要区分这两种观点' (We need to differentiate between these two viewpoints).