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    Referring to 'a part' with 一部分 (yī bùfen)

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    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 一部分

    Explanation

    The noun phrase 一部分 (yī bùfen) means 'a part' or 'a portion' of something. It is used to indicate that something constitutes a fraction of a larger whole. For example, 作为圣诞的一部分 means 'as a part of Christmas.'

    Examples

    • 这只是计划的一部分，后面还有很多事要做。

      Zhè zhǐshì jìhuà de yī bùfèn, hòumiàn hái yǒu hěn duō shì yào zuò.

      This is only part of the plan — there's still a lot to do after this.

    • 运动是健康生活的一部分。

      Yùndòng shì jiànkāng shēnghuó de yī bùfèn.

      Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle.

    • 他把一部分工资寄给了家里。

      Tā bǎ yī bùfèn gōngzī jì gěi le jiālǐ.

      He sent part of his salary back home.

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