一半
yī bànnoun★Beginner
general
Half of something; 50% of a quantity or amount.
这本书我已经读了一半了。
I've read half of this book already.
我们分一半吧。
Let's split it in half.
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Commonly used to describe equal division or proportion.
Collocations
一半一半half and half一半对一半half and half
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一半一半phrase
half and half
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use '一半' to describe equal division or proportion in everyday contexts.
⚡Gold Rule
Quantitative Usage
Always refers to an equal division or proportion, not an approximate amount.
📖Word Origin
Combination of '一' (one) and '半' (half), literally meaning 'one half'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used to describe equal division or proportion in everyday contexts.
Word Breakdown
一
one
root半
half
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