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Definition
To divide people or things into smaller batches, groups, or stages.
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How it's used
Focuses on the systematic separation of a large group into smaller, manageable segments over time. It is frequently used in logistics, event management, or when describing the gradual arrival of people or supplies. Unlike simply splitting something in two, it implies a recurring or sequential process until the whole is accounted for.
Examples
Everyone line up, let's go in in batches.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for splitting a single object into pieces, as it specifically refers to groups of people or quantities of items. Use 拆開 or 分開 for physical objects that are being broken apart.
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