二分 (èr fēn) — binary division, dichotomy

Definition

A formal/logical term for splitting something into two opposing parts — 'dichotomy' or 'binary division'. Used in philosophy, logic, and analysis; rarer in everyday speech.

noun

binary divisiondichotomy

Examples

二分。
Zhè ge wèn tí kě yǐ yòng èr fēn fǎ lái jiě jué.
This problem can be solved using the dichotomy method.
二分。
Tā men de guān diǎn cún zài míng xiǎn de èr fēn.
There is a clear binary division in their viewpoints.
二分。
Gǔ dài zhé xué jiā cháng tǎo lùn shàn è de èr fēn.
Ancient philosophers often discussed the dichotomy of good and evil.

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