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    Expressing 'dividing into' with 分成 (fēnchéng)

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    Structure

    Subject + 把 + Object + 分成 + Number/Modifier + Parts

    Explanation

    The verb 分成 (fēnchéng) means to divide into or split into separate parts. It is used when something is being separated into distinct groups, portions, or categories. The 成 indicates the resulting state after division.

    Examples

    • 老师把学生分成了四个小组。

      Lǎoshī bǎ xuéshēng fēnchéngle sì gè xiǎozǔ.

      The teacher divided the students into four groups.

    • 我们可以把这块蛋糕分成八份。

      Wǒmen kěyǐ bǎ zhè kuài dàngāo fēnchéng bā fèn.

      We can divide this cake into eight pieces.

    • 这本书分成三个部分,每个部分讲一个主题。

      Zhè běn shū fēnchéng sān gè bùfèn, měi gè bùfèn jiǎng yī gè zhǔtí.

      This book is divided into three parts, each covering a different topic.

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