一半

yī bàn
nounBeginner
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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Related Phrases

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

one
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half
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