分立 (fēn lì) — to separate and establish as distinct entities

Definition

Means to split one entity into two or more independent parts (e.g. 三权分立 'separation of powers'). A formal/written term — in everyday speech, 划分 or 分开 is more natural for simple 'separate'.

verb

to separate and establish as distinct entities

Examples

分立。
Gōng sī jué dìng jiāng liǎng gè bù mén fēn lì.
The company decided to establish the two departments separately.
分立、。
Guó jiā fēn lì le xíng zhèng, lì fǎ hé sī fǎ quán lì.
The state separated and established executive, legislative, and judicial powers.
分立。
Jí tuán fēn lì le cái wù hé rén lì zī yuán guǎn lǐ zhí néng.
The group established financial and human resource management functions separately.

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