分割 (fēn gē) — to partition, to divide (physically or abstractly)

Definition

分割 focuses on the result — dividing something into separate parts, often territory, space, or abstract domains. Compared with 划分, it implies a sharper, more decisive cut; 瓜分 adds a sense of unfair carving-up.

verb
to partitionto divide (physically or abstractly)

Examples

  • 分割
    Tā jiāng yìng pán fēn gē chéng sì gè fēn qū.
    He partitioned the hard drive into four partitions.
  • 分割
    Gōng sī jiāng shì chǎng fēn gē chéng bù tóng qū yù.
    The company divided the market into different regions.
  • 分割
    Liǎng guó fēn gē le zhēng yì lǐng tǔ.
    The two countries partitioned the disputed territory.

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