How do you say "fraction" in Chinese?

分数

fēn shù

Noun Hanzi

In Chinese, "fraction" is 分数 (fēn shù).

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Pronunciation

Try saying "fēn shù" — first tone, then fourth tone — where held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.

Writing and usage

分数 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

蛋糕只剩下一小部分。

dàn gāo zhǐ shèng xià yī xiǎo bù fèn 。

Only a fraction of the cake was left.

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How to remember 分数

Let the scene from "Only a fraction of the cake was left" be your mental shortcut for "fēn shù".

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Questions about 分数

How do you pronounce 分数?

Try saying "fēn shù" — first tone, then fourth tone — where held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.

Is 分数 formal or casual?

分数 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 分数 used in Chinese?

分数 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 蛋糕只剩下一小部分。 (Only a fraction of the cake was left.).

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