fan1 gaai2分解

Jyutpingfan1 gaai2

Yalefān gáai

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To break down, decompose, or disassemble into simpler parts.

neutraldaily actionsother

How it's used

Primarily used in scientific or technical contexts, such as chemistry or biology, to describe the breakdown of substances. It is also frequently applied metaphorically to abstract concepts like tasks, problems, or complex arguments. Unlike some other verbs for breaking things, it implies a systematic or functional separation rather than physical destruction.

Examples

le1呢zek3隻cing1清git3潔zai1劑ho2可ji5以fan1分gaai2解jau4油zik1漬。

This detergent can break down oil stains.

nei5你si5試haa5下zoeng1將go3個naan4難tai4題fan1分gaai2解zou6做gei2幾bou6部fan6分laa1啦。

Try breaking the difficult problem down into a few parts.

Common phrases

fan1分gaai2解gwo3過cing4程

decomposition process

fan1分gaai2解naan4難tai4題

break down a problem

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe breaking physical objects like toys or furniture, where 拆開 or 拆散 is much more natural. Using it for physical objects often sounds overly formal or like a direct translation from a textbook.