分成

fēnchéng

to divide (into)

HSK 7

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

The term "分成" primarily means to divide or split something into parts, often referring to sharing profits, money, or resources. It is commonly used in business contexts where earnings or costs are allocated among parties.

Common Collocations

  • 分成比例 (split according to ratio): used when dividing something proportionally.
  • 分成份额 (divide shares): often used in financial or business contexts.
  • 分成部分 (split into two parts): a common phrase to indicate division into parts.

Usage Notes

When using 分成, the focus is on the act of dividing something tangible like money or profits. It often implies a formal or agreed-upon distribution. Unlike the verb (to divide), 分成 usually emphasizes the result of division into parts.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 分成 with 分开, which means to separate or split physically or conceptually but does not necessarily imply distribution or sharing. 分成 specifically involves dividing something into shares or portions.

Register and Tone

分成 is neutral and suitable for both formal and informal contexts, especially in business or financial discussions.

例文

我们把利润按比例分成。

Wǒmen bǎ lìrùn àn bǐlì fēnchéng.

We split the profits according to the ratio.

这笔钱需要分成三份,分别给三个部门。

Zhè bǐ qián xūyào fēnchéng sān fèn, fēnbié gěi sān gè bùmén.

This sum of money needs to be divided into three parts, given to three

他们决定把公司利润分成两部分,一部分用于投资,一部分用于员工奖金。

Tāmen juédìng bǎ gōngsī lìrùn fēnchéng liǎng bùfen, yī bùfen yòng yú

"They decided to split the company's profits into two parts: one for