分手

• 拼音: fēn shǒu
• 汉字拆解: 分 = 八 (divide) + 刀 (knife) — to separate; 手 = pictograph of a hand — letting go of hands

含义

To break up; to part ways. Most commonly refers to ending a romantic relationship.

Primarily used for the end of a romantic relationship. Can also mean to part ways physically (e.g., at a crossroads), though this older meaning is less common now. Very frequent in everyday conversation, pop culture, and music. Often used with 跟/和…分手 (break up with someone).

例句

1. 他们谈了三年恋爱，最后还是分手了。
2. 分手以后，她一个人去旅行了。
3. 他不想分手，但是她已经决定了。

用法指南

语境: relationships, everyday

语气: emotional

正确说法

• 听说他们分手了，真可惜。(I heard they broke up — what a shame.)
• 她和男朋友分手了。(She broke up with her boyfriend.)

错误说法

• 我和公司分手了 (Don't use 分手 for leaving a job — use 辞职 for quitting or 离开 for leaving a company)

起源与历史

A compound of 分 (to separate) and 手 (hand), literally meaning to let go of each other's hands — a vivid image of parting.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal