分家 (fēn jiā) — to divide family property and live apart (of adult siblings)
Definition
A separable verb meaning adult siblings split the family property and live apart, usually after the parents die. It refers specifically to dividing a household's assets, not just moving out.
verb
to divide family property and live apart (of adult siblings)
Examples
- ，。Xiōng dì liǎ qù nián fēn le jiā, gè guò gè de rì zi.The two brothers divided the family property last year and now live separate lives.
- ，分家。Fù mǔ qù shì hòu, sān gè hái zi jué dìng fēn jiā.After the parents passed away, the three children decided to divide the family property and live separately.
- ，分家。Zài nóng cūn, fēn jiā shì yí jiàn hěn cháng jiàn de shì qing.In rural areas, dividing family property is a very common thing.
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