HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
分 — minute
- Reading
- fēn
- Meaning
- minute; to divide; point
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
分 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is fēn and it means minute; to divide; point. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
分 appears in everyday chinese words such as 分 (minute, cent; to divide), 分 (minute, divide, share) and 分钟 (minute).
Chinese words containing 分
Frequently asked questions
What does 分 mean in Chinese?
分 means minute; to divide; point in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 分 read?
分 is read fēn. Reading it inside real words — 分 and 分 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 分 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 分 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 分 in a word?
A common word containing 分 is 分 (fēn) — "minute, cent; to divide". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 分 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 分 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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