fan1 pai1分批
Jyutpingfan1 pai1
Yalefān pāi
Definition
To do sth in batches or groups
colloquialdaily actionswork
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
daai6 gaa1 paai4 hou2 deoi2 fan1 pai1 jap6 heoi3 laa1
大家排好隊，分批入去啦。
Everyone line up, let's go in in batches.
di1 fo3 fan1 pai1 wan6 dou3 m4 sai2 gam3 gap1
啲貨分批運到，唔使咁急。
The goods are arriving in batches, no need to rush.
Related words
Common phrases
fan1 pai1 jap6 coeng4
分批入場
to enter in batches
fan1 pai1 wan6 sung3
分批運送
to transport in batches
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.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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