How to say “score” in Chinese

比分
bǐfēn

score (in a game)

noun · HSK 5 · topic “Sports”

“Score” in Chinese is 比分, bǐ fēn: the meaning, a recording of how it sounds, the characters stroke by stroke and examples.

How to pronounce it

比分 is read bǐ fēn: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.

bǐ — 3rd tonelow, dipping and rising a little
fēn — 1st tonehigh and level, like a long note

How to write it

比
bǐ — compare

Two people standing side by side are being compared.

分
fēn — minute; divide

On top, 八 “divide”; below, 刀 “knife”.

Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “比分”.

Examples

Sentences from the course lessons with 比分. Tap the sound icon to listen.

  • 能力比分数更重要nénglìbǐfēnshùgèngzhòngyàoAbility matters more than scores.
  • 现在比分是多少?xiànzàibǐfēnshìduōshaoWhat's the score now?

More words from the lesson “What's the score?”

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say “score” in Chinese?

“Score” in Chinese is 比分, pinyin bǐfēn.

What does 比分 mean?

比分 (bǐfēn) means “score (in a game)”.

How do you write 比分?

比分 is 2 characters: 比 (bǐ) — compare; 分 (fēn) — minute; divide. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.

How do you pronounce 比分?

比分 is read bǐfēn. Tones: bǐ — third tone, fēn — first tone. The page has a native speaker recording.

“score” in the lesson “What's the score?”

This word is from the topic “Sports” of HSK 5. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.

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