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The word "份子" is formed by combining the character "份", which denotes a portion or share, with the suffix "子", which commonly nominalizes concepts in Chinese, thereby transforming the abstract idea of a share into a concrete noun referring to a collective contribution, such as money pooled for a gift or event. This compound emerges from social traditions where individuals contribute equal or designated shares to support communal activities, reflecting a cultural practice of shared responsibility and celebration.

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我们凑份子买礼物。

Wǒmen còu fènzi mǎi lǐwù.

We pool money to buy a gift.

他结婚时我给了份子钱。

Tā jiéhūn shí wǒ gěile fènzi qián.

When he got married, I gave contribution money.

这次聚会每人出份子五十元。

Zhè cì jùhuì měi rén chū fènzi wǔshí yuán.

For this gathering, each person contributes fifty yuan.

虽然我不常参加活动，但份子钱我照常出。

Suīrán wǒ bù cháng cānjiā huódòng, dàn fènzi qián wǒ zhàocháng chū.

Although I don't often participate in activities, I still contribute the money as usual.

在乡村，红白喜事的份子往往体现着人情往来。

Zài xiāngcūn, hóng bái xǐshì de fènzi wǎngwǎng tǐxiàn zhe rénqíng wǎnglái.

In rural areas, contributions for weddings and funerals often reflect social interactions.

Word Definition - 份子

fèn zǐ one's share of expenses (e.g. when buying a gift collectively); cash gift; variant of 分子[fèn zǐ]

Individual Character Details

份 fèn
子 zǐ, zi