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分级 (fēn jí) — Chinese word meaning

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分级 (fēn jí) is a Chinese word: to classify. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 分级

动 dòng verb

to classify

图书馆按照年龄对读者进行分级。

tú shū guǎn àn zhào nián líng duì dú zhě jìn xíng fēn jí

The library classifies readers by age.

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Word breakdown

分 fēn — to divide, to separate

Words with this character (41)
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  • 6 十分 shí fēn — very HSK 4
    • 十 ten (representing completeness, all ten parts)
    • 分 parts/divisions (units of measurement)
    Example

    这个问题十分重要。

    zhè ge wèn tí shí fēn zhòng yào

    This issue is very important.

  • 7 部分 bù fēn — part HSK 4
    • 部 section, division
    • 分 divide, portion
    Example

    我只完成了一小部分工作。

    wǒ zhǐ wán chéng le yì xiǎo bù fēn gōng zuò

    I only completed a small part of the work.

  • 8 分享 fēn xiǎng — to share HSK 5
    • 分 to divide, to distribute
    • 享 to enjoy, to receive
    Example

    我想和你分享这个好消息。

    wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ fēn xiǎng zhè ge hǎo xiāo xi

    I want to share this good news with you.

  • 9 分别 fēn bié — to part, to separate HSK 5
    • 分 to divide, to separate
    • 别 to part, to leave
    Example

    我们在机场分别了。

    wǒ men zài jī chǎng fēn bié le

    We parted at the airport.

  • 10 分布 fēn bù — to be distributed HSK 5
    • 分 to divide, to separate
    • 布 to spread, to arrange
    Example

    这种植物广泛分布在亚洲地区。

    zhè zhǒng zhí wù guǎng fàn fēn bù zài Yà zhōu dì qū

    This type of plant is widely distributed in Asian regions.

  • 11 分手 fēn shǒu — to break up HSK 5
    • 分 to separate, to divide
    • 手 hand (metaphorically letting go)
    Example

    他们去年分手了。

    tā men qù nián fēn shǒu le

    They broke up last year.

  • 12 分析 fēn xī — to analyze HSK 5
    • 分 to divide, to separate into parts
    • 析 to examine carefully, to dissect
    Example

    我们需要分析这个问题。

    wǒ men xū yào fēn xī zhè ge wèn tí

    We need to analyze this problem.

  • 13 分离 fēn lí — to separate HSK 5
    • 分 to divide, to split apart
    • 离 to leave, to be apart from
    Example

    孩子不愿意和妈妈分离。

    hái zi bù yuàn yì hé mā ma fēn lí

    The child doesn't want to be separated from their mother.

  • 14 分类 fēn lèi — classify HSK 5
    • 分 divide, separate
    • 类 category, type
    Example

    我们需要把这些文件分类整理。

    wǒ men xū yào bǎ zhè xiē wén jiàn fēn lèi zhěng lǐ

    We need to classify and organize these documents.

  • 15 分配 fēn pèi — to distribute, to allocate HSK 5
    • 分 to divide, to separate into parts
    • 配 to match, to pair up, to distribute to appropriate recipients
    Example

    公司将根据员工的工作表现分配奖金。

    gōng sī jiāng gēn jù yuán gōng de gōng zuò biǎo xiàn fēn pèi jiǎng jīn

    The company will distribute bonuses according to employees' work performance.

  • 16 学分 xué fēn — credit HSK 5
    • 学 study, academic
    • 分 unit, point
    Example

    你需要修满120个学分才能毕业。

    nǐ xū yào xiū mǎn yī bǎi èr shí gè xué fēn cái néng bì yè

    You need to complete 120 credits to graduate.

  • 17 比分 bǐ fēn — score HSK 5
    • 比 compete/match (the competitive aspect)
    • 分 points/score (numerical result)
    Example

    现在的比分是多少？

    xiàn zài de bǐ fēn shì duō shao

    What's the score now?

  • 18 分工 fēn gōng — divide work HSK 6
    • 分 divide, separate
    • 工 work, labor
    Example

    我们需要分工合作，才能按时完成项目。

    wǒ men xū yào fēn gōng hé zuò cái néng àn shí wán chéng xiàng mù

    We need to divide the work and cooperate to complete the project on time.

  • 19 分散 fēn sàn — disperse HSK 6
    • 分 divide, separate
    • 散 scatter, disperse
    Example

    注意力不要分散。

    zhù yì lì bú yào fēn sàn

    Don't let your attention be scattered.

  • 20 分期 fēn qī — to pay in installments HSK 6
    • 分 divide, split
    • 期 period, installment
    Example

    我想分期买这个手机。

    wǒ xiǎng fēn qī mǎi zhè ge shǒu jī

    I want to buy this phone in installments.

  • 21 划分 huà fēn — divide, demarcate HSK 6
    • 划 to draw lines, to mark out boundaries
    • 分 to separate, to divide into parts
    Example

    政府将这个地区划分为三个行政区。

    zhèng fǔ jiāng zhè ge dì qū huà fēn wéi sān ge xíng zhèng qū

    The government divided this area into three administrative districts.

  • 22 区分 qū fēn — distinguish HSK 6
    • 区 to separate into areas/categories
    • 分 to divide, to separate
    Example

    我们要学会区分事实和观点。

    wǒ men yào xué huì qū fēn shì shí hé guān diǎn

    We need to learn to distinguish facts from opinions.

  • 23 百分点 bǎi fēn diǎn — percentage point HSK 6
    • 百 hundred (as part of 'percent')
    • 分 part, fraction (forms 'percent' with 百)
    • 点 point (unit of measurement)
    Example

    今年的失业率下降了两个百分点。

    jīn nián de shī yè lǜ xià jiàng le liǎng gè bǎi fēn diǎn

    The unemployment rate decreased by two percentage points this year.

  • 24 万分 wàn fēn — extremely HSK 7
    • 万 ten thousand; indicates an extreme degree
    • 分 part, portion; combines with 万 to mean 'to the ten thousandth part'
    Example

    我万分感谢你的帮助。

    wǒ wàn fēn gǎn xiè nǐ de bāng zhù

    I am extremely grateful for your help.

  • 25 争分夺秒 zhēng fēn duó miǎo — race against time HSK 7
    • 争 fight for, strive for
    • 分 minute (time unit)
    • 夺 seize, grab
    • 秒 second (time unit)
    Example

    消防员争分夺秒地营救被困群众。

    xiāo fáng yuán zhēng fēn duó miǎo de yíng jiù bèi kùn qún zhòng

    Firefighters race against time to rescue trapped people.

  • 26 分割 fēn gē — to divide; to partition HSK 7
    • 分 to divide, to separate into parts
    • 割 to cut, to sever (emphasizes the physical or decisive separation)
    Example

    这块土地被分割成几个部分。

    zhè kuài tǔ dì bèi fēn gē chéng jǐ gè bù fèn

    This piece of land was divided into several parts.

  • 27 分化 fēn huà — differentiate HSK 7
    • 分 divide, separate
    • 化 transform, change
    Example

    这些细胞在发育过程中会分化。

    zhè xiē xì bāo zài fā yù guò chéng zhōng huì fēn huà

    These cells will differentiate during the development process.

  • 28 分发 fēn fā — to distribute, to hand out HSK 7
    • 分 to divide, to separate (among recipients)
    • 发 to send out, to issue, to dispense
    Example

    老师在课堂上分发考试卷。

    lǎo shī zài kè táng shàng fēn fā kǎo shì juàn

    The teacher distributes exam papers in class.

  • 29 分寸 fēn cùn — sense of propriety HSK 7
    • 分 measure, degree
    • 寸 limit, small measure
    Example

    说话要有分寸，不要伤害别人的感情。

    shuō huà yào yǒu fēn cùn bú yào shāng hài bié rén de gǎn qíng

    When speaking, one must have a sense of propriety and not hurt others' feelings.

  • 30 分成 fēn chéng — divide into HSK 7
    • 分 divide, separate, split
    • 成 into, become (indicating result)
    Example

    我们把学生分成三个小组。

    wǒ men bǎ xué sheng fēn chéng sān gè xiǎo zǔ

    We divided the students into three small groups.

  • 31 分担 fēn dān — to share (a burden/responsibility) HSK 7
    • 分 to divide, to distribute
    • 担 to bear, to shoulder (a burden)
    Example

    我们应该分担家务。

    wǒ men yīng gāi fēn dān jiā wù

    We should share the housework.

  • 32 分支 fēn zhī — branch HSK 7
    • 分 to divide, to separate
    • 支 branch, offshoot
    Example

    这条河流有许多分支。

    zhè tiáo hé liú yǒu xǔ duō fēn zhī

    This river has many branches.

  • 33 分明 fēn míng — clearly HSK 7
    • 分 distinction, separation
    • 明 clear, bright
    Example

    他分明知道真相。

    tā fēn míng zhī dào zhēn xiàng

    He clearly knows the truth.

  • 34 分歧 fēn qí — divergence; disagreement HSK 7
    • 分 divide; separate
    • 歧 diverge; branch off
    Example

    我们在这个问题上存在分歧。

    wǒ men zài zhè ge wèn tí shàng cún zài fēn qí

    We have a disagreement on this issue.

  • 35 分泌 fēn mì — to secrete HSK 7
    • 分 to separate, to release
    • 泌 to ooze, to seep out
    Example

    人体会分泌各种激素。

    rén tǐ huì fēn mì gè zhǒng jī sù

    The human body secretes various hormones.

  • 36 分红 fēn hóng — distribute dividends HSK 7
    • 分 divide, distribute
    • 红 dividends, profits
    Example

    公司每年都会给股东分红。

    gōng sī měi nián dōu huì gěi gǔ dōng fēn hóng

    The company distributes dividends to shareholders every year.

  • 37 分裂 fēn liè — to split HSK 7
    • 分 to divide, to separate
    • 裂 to crack, to split
    Example

    细胞分裂是生物的基本过程。

    xì bāo fēn liè shì shēng wù de jī běn guò chéng

    Cell division is a basic biological process.

  • 38 分解 fēn jiě — to decompose; to break down HSK 7
    • 分 to divide; to separate
    • 解 to break apart; to dissolve
    Example

    有机物会自然分解。

    yǒu jī wù huì zì rán fēn jiě

    Organic matter will naturally decompose.

  • 39 分辨 fēn biàn — to distinguish HSK 7
    • 分 to separate, to divide apart
    • 辨 to discern, to recognize differences
    Example

    你能分辨这两种颜色吗？

    nǐ néng fēn biàn zhè liǎng zhǒng yán sè ma

    Can you distinguish these two colors?

  • 40 瓜分 guā fēn — to carve up, to partition HSK 7
    • 瓜 melon (provides imagery of cutting/dividing into sections)
    • 分 to divide, to separate (provides the core action)
    Example

    列强瓜分了这个国家的领土。

    liè qiáng guā fēn le zhè ge guó jiā de lǐng tǔ

    The great powers carved up this country's territory.

  • 41 百分比 bǎi fēn bǐ — percentage HSK 7
    • 百 hundred (the base unit for percentage)
    • 分 part/division (indicating fractional nature)
    • 比 ratio/proportion (indicating comparative aspect)
    Example

    学生通过考试的百分比是85%。

    xué shēng tōng guò kǎo shì de bǎi fēn bǐ shì bā shí wǔ bǎi fēn bǐ

    The percentage of students passing the exam is 85%.

级 jí — grade, level, rank

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  • 6 超级 chāo jí — super HSK 5
    • 超 exceed, surpass
    • 级 level, grade
    Example

    这个蛋糕超级好吃。

    zhè ge dàn gāo chāo jí hǎo chī

    This cake is super delicious.

  • 7 高级 gāo jí — advanced HSK 5
    • 高 high (indicates elevated status or quality)
    • 级 level/grade (indicates classification or rank)
    Example

    这是一家高级餐厅。

    zhè shì yì jiā gāo jí cān tīng

    This is a high-end restaurant.

  • 8 上级 shàng jí — superior HSK 6
    • 上 above, upper
    • 级 level, rank
    Example

    我需要向上级汇报这个问题。

    wǒ xū yào xiàng shàng jí huì bào zhè ge wèn tí

    I need to report this issue to my superior.

  • 9 等级 děng jí — grade; rank; level HSK 6
    • 等 class; category
    • 级 level; grade; step
    Example

    这个考试分为三个等级。

    zhè ge kǎo shì fēn wéi sān ge děng jí

    This exam is divided into three levels.

  • 10 下级 xià jí — subordinate HSK 7
    • 下 lower, below (indicating lower position in hierarchy)
    • 级 level, rank, grade (indicating hierarchical level)
    Example

    领导应该关心下级的工作和生活。

    lǐng dǎo yīng gāi guān xīn xià jí de gōng zuò hé shēng huó

    Leaders should care about the work and life of their subordinates.

  • 11 星级 xīng jí — star rating HSK 7
    • 星 star (as in rating stars)
    • 级 grade, class, level (classification system)
    Example

    这家酒店是五星级的。

    zhè jiā jiǔ diàn shì wǔ xīng jí de

    This hotel is five-star.

  • 12 晋级 jìn jí — to advance (to the next level/round) HSK 7
    • 晋 to advance, to move forward
    • 级 level, rank, grade
    Example

    我们队成功晋级决赛。

    wǒ men duì chéng gōng jìn jí jué sài

    Our team successfully advanced to the finals.

  • 13 级别 jí bié — level HSK 7
    • 级 grade, rank (indicates hierarchical position)
    • 别 category, type (adds distinction and classification)
    Example

    不同级别的员工有不同的待遇。

    bù tóng jí bié de yuán gōng yǒu bù tóng de dài yù

    Employees of different levels have different benefits.

  • 14 重量级 zhòng liàng jí — heavyweight HSK 7
    • 重 heavy, weight (provides the core concept of heaviness/mass)
    • 量 measure, quantity (specifies measured weight/amount)
    • 级 class, level, grade (indicates classification/category)
    Example

    他是商界的重量级人物。

    tā shì shāng jiè de zhòng liàng jí rén wù

    He is a heavyweight figure in the business world.

  • 15 阶级 jiē jí — class HSK 7
    • 阶 step, rank, hierarchy
    • 级 grade, level, rank
    Example

    在封建社会中，阶级差异非常明显。

    zài fēng jiàn shè huì zhōng jiē jí chā yì fēi cháng míng xiǎn

    In feudal society, class differences were very obvious.

  • 16 顶级 dǐng jí — top-tier HSK 7
    • 顶 top, highest point
    • 级 level, grade, class
    Example

    这是一家顶级餐厅。

    zhè shì yī jiā dǐng jí cān tīng

    This is a top-tier restaurant.

Structure & writing
1 分 fēn — to divide; to separate (opposite of 合)
Xpinyin
分 is a component in 13 characters
HSK 4
份 fèn a portion or share of a whole divided into parts
HSK 5
扮 bàn to dress up as (a person or thing) 盆 pén basin or tub (typically round, wide-mouthed, shallow-bottomed, used for holding or washing things) 纷 fēn numerous and disorderly
HSK 6
氛 fēn atmosphere; aura 盼 pàn to eagerly hope for; to long for 粉 fěn fine powder 贫 pín poor, impoverished (opposite of 富)
HSK 7
吩 fēn (colloq.) to instruct or order verbally; to tell someone to do something (used in 吩咐) 岔 chà branch (of a mountain range, river, road, etc.) 掰 bāi to split or break apart with one's hands 芬 fēn fragrance of flowers and plants 颁 bān to issue; to promulgate

consists of

1.1 八 bā — eight (the number after seven)
八 is a component in 20 characters
HSK 1
公 gōng public; belonging to the state or collective (opposite of '私') 兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 分 fēn to divide; to separate (opposite of 合) 只 zhǐ only; nothing else besides 真 zhēn real; genuine (corresponding to objective facts)
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 典 diǎn norm; rule; standard 办 bàn to handle; to deal with 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually
HSK 4
具 jù tool; utensil; implement
HSK 5
傻 shǎ foolish, stupid
HSK 6
兵 bīng weapon; arms 梁 liáng beam; horizontal load-bearing timber or structural member
HSK 7
兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 叭 ba 扒 bā to grip; to hold on to 柬 jiǎn general term for letters, cards, and invitations 睦 mù harmonious; amicable
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穴 xué cave; pit or hole in the ground or a structure 趴 pā to lie face down
1.2 刀 dāo — knife; cutting tool used for slicing, cutting, or chopping
刀 is a component in 12 characters
HSK 1
分 fēn to divide; to separate (opposite of 合)
HSK 3
初 chū beginning; initial 解 jiě to split open; to separate
HSK 4
切 qiē to cut (with a knife, dividing into parts)
HSK 5
剪 jiǎn scissors; a cutting tool with two crossing blades 召 zhào to summon, to call
HSK 6
券 quàn ticket, voucher, or certificate 梁 liáng beam; horizontal load-bearing timber or structural member
HSK 7
劈 pī to chop or split open with a knife or axe 叨 dāo (colloq.) to talk endlessly; to chatter on and on (see "叨叨") 契 qì (lit.) to carve with a knife 寡 guǎ widowed (of a woman)

Stroke order

2 级 jí — rank; grade; level

级 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood) 绍 shào to continue, to carry on 绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
HSK 3
级 jí rank; grade; level 纸 zhǐ paper, usually made from plant fibers 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始) 结 jié to tie a knot in rope, thread, or strip of cloth; to weave by knotting
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绩 jì to twist hemp fibers into thread
HSK 4
约 yuē to propose or discuss (something mutually binding) 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline 线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting 组 zǔ to combine, to form 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
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绝 jué to sever; to cut off 续 xù to connect; to continue
HSK 5
纷 fēn numerous and disorderly 织 zhī to weave (cloth or garments from silk, hemp, cotton, wool, etc.) 绕 rào to wind around; to coil around 络 luò something resembling a net 统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely
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绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread) 维 wéi to connect; to tie 综 zōng to summarize; to bring together 缓 huǎn slow; unhurried (opposite of 急) 缩 suō to shrink; to become smaller, shorter, or fewer
HSK 6
纠 jiū to entangle; to twist around 纯 chún pure; free from impurities 纳 nà to take in; to bring in 绒 róng soft, fine hair or down 绘 huì to draw or paint (a picture)
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编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
HSK 7
纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 纱 shā yarn spun from cotton, hemp, etc., used to twist into thread or weave into cloth 纲 gāng the main rope of a fishing net; the key or essential part of something (often referring to documents or speeches) 纵 zòng north-south in direction (opposite of '横')
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纹 wén pattern or design on silk fabric; decorative pattern or texture in general 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread) 纽 niǔ handle or loop on an object for lifting or hanging 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials 绊 bàn to trip or entangle, impeding movement; to tie someone down so they cannot get away 绑 bǎng to tie up; to bind with rope or cord 绞 jiǎo to twist two or more strands together; to entangle 绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 绯 fēi crimson; scarlet 绰 chuò (lit.) ample; spacious; having plenty to spare 绳 shéng rope; cord (twisted from two or more strands of cotton, hemp, palm fibre, grass, etc.) 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 绷 bēng to pull taut; to stretch tight 绸 chóu silk fabric; thin and soft silk textile 绽 zhàn to split open; to burst 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 缅 miǎn distant; far away 缆 lǎn thick rope or iron chain for mooring a ship; heavy cable made of twisted strands 缉 jī to search for; to pursue and arrest 缔 dì to conclude; to establish (a treaty or agreement) 缕 lǚ thread; strand 缘 yuán reason; cause 缚 fù to bind; to tie up 缝 féng to sew; to stitch together with needle and thread 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 缤 bīn abundant and varied (as in "缤纷") 缴 jiǎo to hand in or pay (especially when fulfilling an obligation or under compulsion) 蕴 yùn (lit.) to contain; to accumulate 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
2.2 及 jí — to reach; to attain
及 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 3
极 jí apex; highest point; extremity 级 jí rank; grade; level
HSK 4
吸 xī to inhale or draw liquid/gas into the body (opposite of 呼, though 呼 is limited to breath) 圾 jī used in 垃圾: ① refuse, trash, waste matter; ② fig. harmful elements in society
HSK 7
汲 jí to draw water (from a well)

Stroke order