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The word "分手" is formed by combining the character "分", which means "to divide" or "separate", with the character "手", which means "hand", resulting in a literal meaning of "to separate hands" that metaphorically denotes the act of ending a relationship or parting ways.

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他们上个月分手了。

Tāmen shàng gè yuè fēnshǒu le.

They broke up last month.

因为性格不合，他们分手了。

Yīnwèi xìnggé bùhé, tāmen fēnshǒu le.

Because of incompatible personalities, they broke up.

分手之后，他感到非常难过。

Fēnshǒu zhīhòu, tā gǎndào fēicháng nánguò.

After breaking up, he felt very sad.

尽管还爱着对方，但他们不得不分手。

Jǐnguǎn hái àizhe duìfāng, dàn tāmen bùdébù fēnshǒu.

Although they still love each other, they had to break up.

如果继续争吵不休，他们迟早会分手。

Rúguǒ jìxù zhēngchǎo bùxiū, tāmen chízǎo huì fēnshǒu.

If they continue to argue incessantly, they will break up sooner or later.

Word Definition - 分手

fēn shǒu to part company; to split up; to break up

Individual Character Details

分 fēn, fèn
手 shǒu