部 bù — ministry; department; section; part; division; troops
这部电影很受欢迎。Zhè bù diàn yǐng hěn shòu huān yíng.This movie is very popular.
Common words: 部分 (bù fen)、全部 (quán bù)、大部分 (dà bù fen)
Meaning Index
Chinese characters meaning "division"
Learn Chinese characters with the meaning "division", including 部 (bù), 科 (kē). Study pinyin, English meanings, traditional forms, common words, and examples.
How to Study This Meaning Group
The English word "division" covers 2 different Chinese characters — 部 (bù), 科 (kē) — and each is its own word with its own feel. These 2 characters do not share a sound — their readings span bù, kē — so confirm the pinyin and tone for each one separately. The example sentences further down show how 部 and the others are actually used, so you learn them in context rather than as a single translation.
- 部 bùministry; department; section; part; division; troopsUseful words: 部分, 全部
- 科 kēbranch of study; administrative section; division; field; branch; stage directionsUseful words: 科学, 科学家
Common words for these 2 "division" characters
Anchor each of these 2 characters in a word you can picture — start with 部 (bù) — so "division" turns into concrete usage instead of a one-to-one translation.
See each character in a sentence
Each character below is shown in a short example sentence with pinyin and an English translation — the quickest way to feel the difference between the 2 ways to say "division".
科 kē — branch of study; administrative section; division; field; branch; stage directions
我最喜欢的科目是历史。Wǒ zuì xǐ huan de kē mù shì lì shǐ.My favorite subject is history.
Common words: 科学 (kē xué)、科学家 (kē xué jiā)、科技 (kē jì)
All 2 characters
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