万分

• 拼音: wàn fēn
• 汉字拆解: 万 = simplified from 萬 (ten thousand, pictograph of a scorpion); 分 = 八 (divide) + 刀 (knife)

含义

Extremely; utterly; ten-thousandfold. An intensifying adverb meaning 'to the greatest possible degree.'

Used to intensify emotional states or conditions — most naturally with adjectives expressing strong feelings (grateful, sorry, anxious, delighted). More formal and literary than 非常 or 十分. Typically appears before an adjective. Common in written apologies, formal speeches, and emotional statements.

例句

1. 得知母亲病危，他万分焦急，连夜赶回了家。
2. 我们对给您带来的不便感到万分抱歉。
3. 能够亲眼见到这位敬仰已久的学者，她感到万分激动。

用法指南

语境: formal writing, apology, emotional

语气: emphatic

正确说法

• 对于此次误会，我方深感万分抱歉。(Regarding this misunderstanding, our side is extremely sorry.)
• 她万分感激地接受了大家的帮助。(She accepted everyone's help with the utmost gratitude.)

错误说法

• 在口语随意场合频繁使用万分 — it sounds stiff in casual chat; use 特别 or 超级 instead; 万分 suits formal or emotional written expression

起源与历史

万 means 'ten thousand' and by extension 'innumerable, extremely.' 分 is a measure of degree. Together they function as an intensifier: 'ten-thousand-fold' = 'utterly, extremely.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal