Character Familiestop / bottom

分fēn, fèn

to divide; to separate; minute; point; mark

分 means to divide; fēn also names minutes, while fèn names a portion or role.

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WHOLE CHARACTER

分fēn, fèn

to divide; to separate; minute; point; mark

分 means to divide; fēn also names minutes, while fèn names a portion or role.

DIVIDING VISUAL PIECE

八bā

eight

Standalone meaning is kept separate from its role in other characters.

In 分: dividing visual piece Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.

KNIFE PIECE

刀dāo

knife

Cutting middle piece in 班 per ZDIC.

In 分: knife piece Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.

fēnTone 1
  • to divide; to separate
  • minute
  • point; mark
  • 分开fēnkāito separate
  • 分钟fēnzhōngminute
fènTone 4
  • part; portion
  • duty; role
  • 部分bùfenpart

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