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The Chinese word "分为" is a compound verb formed by combining the character "分" (fēn), which means "to divide" or "to separate," with "为" (wéi), a versatile character often meaning "to act as," "to become," or "to be." Together, they create a single lexical unit meaning "to be divided into," "to be classified as," or "to fall into categories." The formation is logical and semantic: "分" provides the core action of dividing, while "为" indicates the resulting state or categorization, making it a standard pattern for expressing partition or classification, as in "分为三部分" (divided into three parts).

Word Definition - 分为

fēn wéi to divide sth into (parts); to subdivide