分
别

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The word "分别" is formed by combining the character "分", meaning to divide or separate, with the character "别", meaning to distinguish or leave. Together, these characters semantically merge to create a compound word that conveys actions such as parting, separating, or differentiating between things.

Example Sentences Hide

我们将在机场分别。

wǒ men jiāng zài jī chǎng fēn bié.

We will part ways at the airport.

你能分别这两种颜色吗？

nǐ néng fēn bié zhè liǎng zhǒng yán sè ma?

Can you distinguish between these two colors?

请把垃圾分别放进不同的垃圾桶。

qǐng bǎ lā jī fēn bié fàng jìn bù tóng de lā jī tǒng.

Please sort the trash into different bins separately.

与亲人分别总是让人难过。

yǔ qīn rén fēn bié zǒng shì ràng rén nán guò.

Parting with loved ones is always sad.

这两件事性质不同，应分别处理。

zhè liǎng jiàn shì xìng zhì bù tóng, yīng fēn bié chǔ lǐ.

These two matters are different in nature and should be handled separately.

Word Definition - 分别

fēn bié to part; to leave each other; to distinguish; to tell apart; difference; distinction; in different ways; differently; separately; individually

Individual Character Details

分 fēn, fèn
别 bié, bié, biè