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部分的
bù fen de
partial
这只是部分的真相。
This is only a partial truth.
formal
Relating to or forming only a part of something larger; not complete.
部分的成功并不意味着最终的胜利。
Partial success does not mean ultimate victory.
我们只了解了部分的历史背景。
We only understand part of the historical background.
Often used in academic, technical, or formal contexts to describe incomplete information or components.
Pro Tip
Avoid overusing '部分的'
In Chinese, '部分' alone can often function as an adjective (e.g., '部分真相' = 'partial truth'). Adding '的' is more formal and less common in casual speech. Prefer '部分' for simplicity unless formal tone is required.
Gold Rule
Position in sentence
The phrase '部分的' typically precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., '部分的信息' = 'partial information'). It cannot stand alone as a predicate.
Word Origin
The character '部' (bù) means 'part' or 'section', and '分' (fēn) means 'to divide' or 'minute'. The suffix '的' (de) is a structural particle indicating possession or modification. Together, they form an adjective describing something that constitutes only a part of a whole.
Usage Notes
Used before nouns to indicate that the noun is only a segment of a larger entity. Common in written Chinese, especially in formal or academic writing. Rarely used in spoken Mandarin unless emphasizing incompleteness.
Word Breakdown
部
part/section
root分
to divide/minute
root的
possessive/attributive particle
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