fan1 caak3分拆
Jyutpingfan1 caak3
Yalefān chaak
Definition
To split, divide, or separate.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the systematic breaking down of a whole into smaller, distinct units. It is frequently used in business and logistics contexts, such as splitting a large shipment or a corporate entity. Unlike the more general term 分開, which can imply simple separation or distancing, 分拆 suggests a deliberate process of dismantling or partitioning.
Examples
This document needs to be split into two parts to be read clearly.
Can you help me separate the goods?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for interpersonal relationships, as it sounds overly mechanical or corporate. Use 分開 instead when talking about people breaking up or going their separate ways.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
