分
开

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The word 分开 is formed by combining the character 分, which means "to divide" or "to separate", with the character 开, which means "to open" or "to unfold". Together, they create a compound word where 分 conveys the core concept of division, and 开 adds the sense of moving apart or spreading, resulting in the meaning "to separate" or "to split apart".

Example Sentences Hide

请把这两件衣服分开。

Qǐng bǎ zhè liǎng jiàn yīfu fēnkāi.

Please separate these two pieces of clothing.

他们在车站分开了。

Tāmen zài chēzhàn fēnkāi le.

They separated at the station.

因为吵架，他们暂时分开了。

Yīnwèi chǎojià, tāmen zànshí fēnkāi le.

Because of an argument, they temporarily separated.

虽然我们分开了，但仍然是朋友。

Suīrán wǒmen fēnkāi le, dàn réngrán shì péngyou.

Although we separated, we are still friends.

长期分开生活对感情有影响。

Chángqī fēnkāi shēnghuó duì gǎnqíng yǒu yǐngxiǎng.

Living apart for a long time affects relationships.

Word Definition - 分开

fēn kāi to separate; to part

Individual Character Details

分 fēn, fèn
开 kāi