分成 (fēn chéng) — to divide (something) into (parts/groups); to split (profits, bonuses) on a percentage basis

Definition

分成 is a transitive verb: divide/split X into Y, including profits by ratio. Unlike 瓜分 (carve up by force) or 分裂 (break apart on its own), it implies a neutral, often planned division.

verb
to divide (something) into (parts/groups)to split (profits, bonuses) on a percentage basis

Examples

  • 分成
    Tā men bǎ zhè ge dà dàn gāo fēn chéng le sì kuài.
    They divided this big cake into four pieces.
  • Gōng sī hé yuán gōng àn qī sān fēn chéng lì rùn.
    The company and employees split the profits seventy-thirty.
  • 分成
    Zhè ge bān bèi fēn chéng liǎng gè xiǎo zǔ.
    This class is divided into two groups.

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