phần

/fǎːn/
nounIntermediate
general

A portion or section of something, often one of several parts that make up a whole.

Bài học này được chia thành ba phần chính.

This lesson is divided into three main parts.

Phần này của cuốn sách rất khó hiểu.

This part of the book is very difficult to understand.

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Can refer to physical divisions (e.g., parts of a machine) or abstract divisions (e.g., sections of a document).

general

A role or responsibility assigned to someone in a group or project.

Mỗi người trong nhóm có phần công việc riêng.

Each person in the group has their own part to do.

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Often used in contexts where tasks are divided among team members.

general

A share or portion of something, such as profit, inheritance, or responsibility.

Họ chia phần lợi nhuận cho tất cả thành viên.

They divided the profits among all members.

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Can imply fairness or division of resources.

Collocations

phần lớnmostphần còn lạiremaining partphần đầufirst partphần cuốilast part

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Related Phrases

phần lớnphrase
most
phần còn lạiphrase
remaining part

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Phần' is often used to describe a section or division of something, whether physical or abstract.

Gold Rule

Division

When 'phần' refers to a division, it often implies that the whole is made up of multiple parts.

📖Word Origin

From Sino-Vietnamese 份 (fèn), meaning 'portion' or 'share'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used in both concrete and abstract contexts. Often appears in phrases like 'phần lớn' (most) or 'phần còn lại' (remaining part).

Word Breakdown

phần
portion or part
root
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