分离
fēn líverb★Intermediate💡 to separate
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.
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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.
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Often used in emotional or psychological contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
In scientific contexts, 分离 often refers to physical separation, while in emotional contexts, it can mean detachment.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 分离 depends heavily on the context—whether it's physical, chemical, or emotional.
📖Word Origin
From 分 (fēn, 'to divide') + 离 (lí, 'to leave').
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (physical separation) and metaphorically (emotional detachment).
Word Breakdown
分
to divide
root离
to leave
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