noun HSK 4
a part · a portion · some
Meaning
一部分 refers to a portion or segment of a whole. It indicates that something is not complete but rather represents one section, piece, or subset of a larger entity. This term is commonly used when dividing things into parts or discussing partial quantities.
Usage
Native speakers use 一部分 when emphasizing that only some (not all) of something is being discussed. It's neutral in register and works in both spoken and written contexts. Often paired with 另一部分 (another part) to create contrasts. Can refer to physical portions, groups of people, or abstract concepts.
Examples
- 01这只是问题的一部分。.This is just a part of the problem.
- 02一部分学生去了图书馆，另一部分去了食堂。, .Some students went to the library, while others went to the cafeteria.
Characters
Common collocations
- 一部分人some people
- 一部分时间part of the time
- 只是一部分just a part
- 其中一部分one part of it
Antonyms
Origin
部分 alone means 'part' or 'section.' Adding 一 (one) creates 一部分, literally 'one part,' to specify a single portion among potentially multiple parts.