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To separate something into its constituent parts or components.
化学家能够将水分解成氢和氧。
Chemists can decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen.
这个软件可以将大文件分解成多个小文件。
This software can split large files into multiple smaller files.
Often used in scientific, technical, or analytical contexts.
To analyze or explain something in detail by breaking it into smaller parts.
我们需要分解这个理论的每一个论点。
We need to break down each argument of this theory.
Common in academic, philosophical, or logical discussions.
To dismantle or disassemble something into its basic elements.
工程师正在分解发动机以进行维修。
The engineer is dismantling the engine for repair.
Used in mechanical or structural contexts.
Do not confuse '分解' with '溶解' (dissolve) or '消化' (digest). '分解' emphasizes separation into components, not chemical dissolution or biological digestion.
Use '分解' when referring to: 1. Breaking down physical objects (e.g., machinery, molecules). 2. Analyzing complex ideas, theories, or problems into smaller parts. 3. Dismantling systems or processes for study or repair.
The word '分解' (fēn jiě) is composed of two Chinese characters: '分' (fēn), meaning 'to divide' or 'to separate,' and '解' (jiě), meaning 'to loosen,' 'to explain,' or 'to untie.' The compound verb emerged in Classical Chinese, reflecting the dual sense of physical separation and analytical breakdown. The character '解' also carries connotations of understanding or resolving, extending the term's application to conceptual analysis.
1. In scientific contexts, '分解' often implies chemical or physical decomposition (e.g., 分解反应). 2. In mathematics or logic, it refers to breaking down complex structures into simpler components. 3. Avoid using '分解' for 'dissolving' (use 溶解) or 'digesting' (use 消化).