分离

fēn lí

to separate

科学家将DNA分离以进行研究。

Scientists separate DNA for research.

general

To separate or divide something into parts or components.

这台机器可以将不同材料分离。

This machine can separate different materials.

Commonly used in scientific, industrial, and everyday contexts.

emotional

To detach or disassociate oneself from something or someone.

她决定与过去分离，开始新的生活。

She decided to separate from her past and start a new life.

Often used in emotional or psychological contexts.

Collocations

分离出to separate out分离开to separate apart

separation anxiety

In scientific contexts, 分离 often refers to physical separation, while in emotional contexts, it can mean detachment.

The meaning of 分离 depends heavily on the context—whether it's physical, chemical, or emotional.

From 分 (fēn, 'to divide') + 离 (lí, 'to leave').

Can be used both literally (physical separation) and metaphorically (emotional detachment).

分

to divide

root

离

to leave

root

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