How to Write 分 (fēn)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 分
The character 分 (Traditional: 分) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Fen currency / Divide". In our Level 2 curriculum, we focus on the 4-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Money & Adjectives, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 分 is built on the radical 刀 (knife, 18). Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
A phono-semantic compound showing a knife (刀) splitting an object (八) into two parts.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 我们需要分开处理这件事。
Wǒmen xūyào fēnkāi chǔlǐ zhè jiàn shì.
Traditional: 我們需要分開處理這件事。
ngo5 mun4 seoi1 jiu3 fan1 hoi1 cyu2 lei5 ni1 gin6 si6.
"We need to handle this matter separately."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as fēn. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is fan1. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
What is the meaning of '分'?
Other Characters in Level 2 Unit 5
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