How to say “composition” in Chinese
composition, component
“Composition” in Chinese is 成分, chéng fèn: the meaning, a recording of how it sounds, the characters stroke by stroke and examples.
How to pronounce it
成分 is read chéng fèn: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
It hints at the sound in 城 chéng “city”.
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 “成分”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 成分. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 这种饮料的主要成分是水和糖。zhèzhǒngyǐnliàodezhǔyàochéngfènshìshuǐhétángThe main ingredients of this drink are water and sugar.
- 这种饮料的主要成分是水zhèzhǒngyǐnliàodezhǔyàochéngfènshìshuǐThe main ingredient of this drink is water.
- 这种药由多种成分合成zhèzhǒngyàoyóuduōzhǒngchéngfènhéchéngThis medicine is synthesized from several components.
More words from the lesson “Ingredients and recipes”
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “composition” in Chinese?
“Composition” in Chinese is 成分, pinyin chéngfèn.
What does 成分 mean?
成分 (chéngfèn) means “composition, component”.
How do you write 成分?
成分 is 2 characters: 成 (chéng) — become; complete; 分 (fēn) — minute; divide. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 成分?
成分 is read chéngfèn. Tones: chéng — second tone, fèn — fourth tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“composition” in the lesson “Ingredients and recipes”
This word is from the topic “Measurements and data” 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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