分叉 (fēn chà) — fork; branch; bifurcation

Definition

Literally 'to split into branches': a point where one thing divides into two (roads, trees, hair). Unlike a simple 树枝, it emphasizes the fork or split point itself.

noun
forkbranchbifurcation
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 分叉
    Zhè tiáo lù qián miàn yǒu yí gè fēn chà.
    There is a fork ahead on this road.
  • 分叉
    Zhè kē shù de fēn chà hěn duō, xiàng yì bǎ dà sǎn.
    This tree has many branches, like a big umbrella.
  • 分叉
    Tā de tóu fa yǒu fēn chà, xū yào xiū jiǎn yí xià.
    Her hair has split ends and needs a trim.

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