Meaning of 处分
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to discipline sb
- to punish
- disciplinary action
- to deal with (a matter)
Measure word: 個|个
How to use 处分
处分 is mostly used in formal settings like schools, workplaces, the military and government, for official disciplinary action. It works as a verb and as a noun, often with 受到 (shòudào, to receive) or 给予 (jǐyǔ, to give). Example: 他因为作弊受到了学校的处分。(Tā yīnwèi zuòbì shòudào le xuéxiào de chǔfèn.) He was disciplined by the school for cheating.
处 (chǔ) means to handle or deal with, and 分 (fèn) suggests a share or what someone is due. When a school or company 处分 someone, it handles the case and gives the person the share of punishment they earned.
Common mistake: Learners often read 处 as chù here, because it is chù in 到处 (dàochù) and 好处 (hǎochù). In 处分 it is third tone chǔ, the same as in 处理 (chǔlǐ), and 分 is fourth tone fèn, not first tone fēn as in 分钟.
Stroke order for each character
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处 chù · place · 5 strokes
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分 fēn · to divide · 4 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 处分.
| 分钟 | fēnzhōng | minute |
| 到处 | dàochù | everywhere |
| 部分 | bùfen | part; portion; piece; Taiwan pr. [bu4fen4] |
| 一部分 | yī bùfen | portion; part of |
| 十分 | shífēn | very; completely |
| 好处 | hǎochù | easy to get along with |
| 分开 | fēnkāi | to separate; to part |
| 大部分 | dàbùfen | the greater part; the majority; most; Taiwan pr. [da4bu4fen4] |
| 分数 | fēnshù | (exam) grade; mark |
| 坏处 | huàichù | harm; troubles |
| 处理 | chǔlǐ | to handle; to deal with; to punish |
| 分别 | fēnbié | to part; to leave each other; to distinguish; to tell apart |
Questions about 处分
What does 处分 mean?
处分 (chǔfèn) means "to discipline sb; to punish" and is used as a noun and verb.
How do you write 处分?
处分 is made of 2 characters: 处 (5 strokes), 分 (4 strokes). That is 9 strokes in total.
Is 处分 an HSK word?
Yes. 处分 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 处分 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 处分 is written 處分.
What is the difference between 处分 and 惩罚?
处分 is official discipline from an organization, such as a warning or a record on file. 惩罚 (chéngfá) is a broader word for punishment and can be used for parents, games or the law.
What are common types of 处分 in China?
Common levels include 警告 (jǐnggào, warning), 记过 (jìguò, recording a demerit) and 开除 (kāichú, expulsion or dismissal). You will often see phrases like 记过处分 or 开除处分 in school and workplace notices.