一部分
yī bùfen
some
我吃了一部分蛋糕。
I ate some of the cake.
general
A portion or part of a whole; some
一部分学生参加了活动。
Some of the students participated in the activity.
Used to indicate an unspecified quantity or portion of something.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Questions
In questions, '一部分' can be used to ask about an unspecified portion, similar to 'some' in English.
Gold Rule
Quantifier
'一部分' is a quantifier and should be used with a noun or pronoun to indicate an unspecified portion.
Word Origin
Combination of '一' (one) and '部分' (part), literally meaning 'one part' but used to indicate an unspecified portion.
Usage Notes
Often used to describe an unspecified quantity or portion of something, similar to 'some' in English. Can refer to people, objects, or abstract concepts.
Word Breakdown
一
one
root部分
part
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