分配
分配 em 30 segundos
- 分配 (fēnpèi) means to distribute or allocate resources, tasks, or time systematically.
- It is commonly used in work, school, and economic contexts to describe planned sharing.
- Grammatically, it functions as both a verb (to assign) and a noun (distribution).
- It differs from 'sharing' (分享) by being more formal and authoritative.
The word 分配 (fēnpèi) is a foundational Chinese verb that describes the act of dividing something—whether tangible like money or intangible like time—and assigning it to specific people, places, or purposes. It is composed of two characters: 分 (fēn), meaning 'to divide' or 'to separate,' and 配 (pèi), meaning 'to match' or 'to distribute.' Together, they create a sense of organized, intentional distribution rather than random scattering.
- Literal Breakdown
- The character '分' suggests the physical act of cutting or splitting, while '配' adds the nuance of appropriateness or matching. Thus, '分配' isn't just about giving things away; it's about ensuring that the right amounts go to the right recipients.
- Economic Context
- In social sciences and economics, '分配' refers to the distribution of wealth, income, or resources among individuals or groups within a society. It is a key term in discussions about equity and policy.
“经理正在给团队分配下周的任务。” (The manager is assigning tasks to the team for next week.)
Beyond simple physical objects, this word is frequently applied to abstract concepts. For instance, one can allocate time (分配时间), energy (分配精力), or even roles in a play. It implies a level of authority or planning; usually, there is a 'distributor' (a person, a system, or a government) and 'recipients.'
“合理的资源分配是项目成功的关键。” (Reasonable resource allocation is the key to project success.)
In a historical context, especially in China's planned economy era, '分配' was a central term referring to the state's role in assigning jobs and housing to citizens. While the economy has changed, the word remains deeply embedded in the vocabulary of administration and management.
Using 分配 (fēnpèi) correctly requires understanding its grammatical flexibility as both a verb and a noun. In most cases, it follows the structure: Subject + 分配 + Object.
- As a Verb
- When used as a verb, it often takes objects like 任务 (tasks), 奖金 (bonuses), 土地 (land), or 时间 (time). Example: 我们必须公平地分配工作。 (We must distribute the work fairly.)
- As a Noun
- As a noun, it refers to the system or result of distribution. Example: 收入分配 (income distribution) or 财富分配 (wealth distribution).
“学校把新老师分配到了偏远地区。” (The school assigned the new teacher to a remote area.)
One common construction involves the preposition 给 (gěi). You can say 分配任务给某人 (assign tasks to someone) or 把任务分配给某人 using the 'ba' construction. The latter is very common in spoken and written Chinese to emphasize the object being distributed.
In professional settings, you will often see it paired with adverbs like 合理 (hélǐ - reasonably), 公平 (gōngpíng - fairly), or 重新 (chóngxīn - re-). For example, 重新分配利益 (redistribute benefits) is a common phrase in business negotiations.
You will encounter 分配 (fēnpèi) in several distinct environments, ranging from the corporate boardroom to the evening news. Understanding these contexts helps in choosing the right tone.
- The Workplace
- This is perhaps the most common setting. Managers '分配工作' (assign work) and '分配资源' (allocate resources). If you are in a meeting, you might hear: “我们需要讨论一下预算的分配。” (We need to discuss the allocation of the budget.)
- Academic & Scientific Settings
- In research, scientists might talk about the '分配' of samples or the '分配' of subjects into different experimental groups. In computer science, '内存分配' (memory allocation) is a technical term.
“政府正在制定新的财富分配政策。” (The government is formulating new wealth distribution policies.)
In the news, '分配' is frequently used in the context of social justice and economics. Phrases like 按劳分配 (àn láo fēnpèi)—distribution according to work—are central to Chinese economic ideology. You will also hear it during disaster relief, where the '分配' of supplies (物资) is a critical operation.
While 分配 (fēnpèi) is a straightforward word, learners often trip up on its specific usage constraints and its relationship with similar-looking words.
- Mistake 1: Confusing with 分享 (fēnxiǎng)
- Learners often use '分配' when they mean 'to share' socially. If you say “我分配了我的快乐”, it sounds like you are a robot distributing units of joy. Use '分享' for emotions, experiences, and social sharing.
- Mistake 2: Incorrect Word Order with '给'
- Some students say “分配我任务”. While understandable, the more natural structures are “分配任务给我” or “给我分配任务”.
“✗ 老师分配了我们作业。”
“✓ 老师给我们分配了作业。”
Another common error is using '分配' for physical separation. If you want to say 'separate the two groups,' use 分开 (fēnkāi) or 划分 (huàfēn). '分配' implies that there is a pool of something being handed out to different parties.
Chinese has several words that involve 'dividing' or 'giving.' Understanding the nuances between 分配 and its synonyms is crucial for B1 and B2 learners.
- 分配 (fēnpèi) vs. 划分 (huàfēn)
- '分配' is about giving out portions (tasks, money). '划分' is about drawing boundaries or categorizing (dividing a territory, dividing a period of history).
- 分配 (fēnpèi) vs. 派 (pài)
- '派' (or 派遣 pàiqiǎn) is specifically for sending people to do a job. You '分配' a task, but you '派' a person to a city.
- 分配 (fēnpèi) vs. 布置 (bùzhì)
- '布置' is often used for homework (布置作业) or decorating a room. While '分配' can be used for homework, '布置' sounds more like 'setting' or 'arranging.'
“我们把土地分配给农民,并将区域划分为五个部分。” (We allocated the land to farmers and divided the area into five parts.)
In summary, use 分配 when you are focusing on the allocation of resources or duties from a central source to various recipients.
How Formal Is It?
Nível de dificuldade
Gramática essencial
Ba-construction
Resultative complements
Directional complements
Passive voice (被)
Adverbial modifiers
Exemplos por nível
老师分配书。
The teacher distributes books.
Simple Subject + Verb + Object structure.
我们要分配苹果。
We need to distribute the apples.
Using '要' (want/need) before the verb.
分配工作。
Distribute the work.
Imperative or simple phrase.
他分配了任务。
He assigned the tasks.
Using '了' for completed action.
谁来分配?
Who will distribute?
Question with '谁' (who).
请分配一下。
Please distribute it.
Using '一下' to soften the request.
分配给学生。
Distribute to students.
Using '给' to indicate the recipient.
不公平的分配。
Unfair distribution.
Using '分配' as a noun with an adjective.
妈妈分配我们洗碗。
Mom assigned us to wash dishes.
Verb + Person + Action.
你应该合理分配时间。
You should allocate your time reasonably.
Adverb '合理' + Verb.
经理分配了新办公室。
The manager assigned new offices.
Standard SVO.
我们怎么分配这笔钱?
How do we distribute this money?
Question with '怎么' (how).
老师把作业分配好了。
The teacher has finished assigning the homework.
Ba-construction + resultative '好了'.
这个工作很难分配。
This work is hard to distribute.
Adjective '难' + Verb.
他分配到了二组。
He was assigned to group two.
Passive-like meaning with '到'.
分配任务是经理的事。
Assigning tasks is the manager's job.
Gerund-like use as a subject.
公司正在分配年终奖金。
The company is distributing year-end bonuses.
Present continuous with '正在'.
资源分配不均会导致问题。
Uneven resource allocation will lead to problems.
Noun phrase as subject.
我们需要重新分配角色。
We need to redistribute the roles.
Using '重新' (re-).
他把精力分配在学习上。
He allocates his energy to studying.
Ba-construction + '在...上'.
这些物资将分配给灾区。
These supplies will be distributed to the disaster area.
Future tense with '将'.
这个软件会自动分配内存。
This software will automatically allocate memory.
Technical usage.
我们需要一个公平的分配方案。
We need a fair distribution plan.
Modifying a noun '方案'.
任务已经分配下去了。
The tasks have already been assigned (downwards).
Directional complement '下去'.
合理的收入分配有助于社会稳定。
Reasonable income distribution contributes to social stability.
Formal academic tone.
董事会讨论了利润分配问题。
The board discussed the issue of profit distribution.
Compound noun '利润分配'.
这种权力分配是不平衡的。
This distribution of power is unbalanced.
Abstract concept usage.
他被分配到了生产部门。
He was assigned to the production department.
Passive voice with '被'.
我们要优化资源的配置与分配。
We need to optimize the configuration and allocation of resources.
Pairing with '配置' (configuration).
按劳分配是我们的基本原则。
Distribution according to work is our basic principle.
Fixed economic phrase.
政府必须干预财富的再分配。
The government must intervene in the redistribution of wealth.
Using '再分配' (redistribution).
他擅长分配团队的各项职责。
He is good at assigning various responsibilities to the team.
Verb + complex object.
初次分配应注重效率,再分配应注重公平。
Primary distribution should focus on efficiency; redistribution should focus on fairness.
Parallel structure in formal discourse.
该政策旨在缩小收入分配差距。
The policy aims to narrow the income distribution gap.
Formal verb '旨在' (aims to).
资源的错配源于分配机制的不完善。
The misallocation of resources stems from the imperfection of the distribution mechanism.
Abstract nouns and formal causal link.
法律规定了遗产分配的先后顺序。
The law stipulates the order of priority for inheritance distribution.
Legal terminology.
全球化改变了国际利益的分配格局。
Globalization has changed the pattern of international interest distribution.
High-level geopolitical context.
我们需要审视现有的社会资源分配方式。
We need to examine the existing ways of social resource distribution.
Formal verb '审视' (examine).
市场在资源分配中起决定性作用。
The market plays a decisive role in resource allocation.
Economic policy language.
这种分配模式在长期内是不可持续的。
This distribution model is unsustainable in the long run.
Formal evaluative statement.
分配正义是政治哲学中的核心议题。
Distributive justice is a core issue in political philosophy.
Philosophical terminology.
要素分配份额的变动反映了产业结构的升级。
Changes in factor distribution shares reflect the upgrading of the industrial structure.
Advanced economic analysis.
权力在不同层级间的分配需遵循制衡原则。
The distribution of power across different levels must follow the principle of checks and balances.
Political science context.
该理论探讨了信息不对称对分配效率的影响。
The theory explores the impact of information asymmetry on distribution efficiency.
Academic research language.
通过税收手段实现社会财富的二次分配。
Achieve the secondary distribution of social wealth through taxation means.
Policy implementation language.
分配关系的变革往往是社会转型的先导。
The transformation of distribution relations is often the precursor to social transition.
Sociological observation.
我们必须警惕分配不公导致的阶层固化。
We must be wary of class stratification caused by unfair distribution.
Critical social commentary.
该算法优化了分布式系统中的负载分配。
The algorithm optimized the load distribution in the distributed system.
Advanced technical/engineering context.
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
Frequentemente confundido com
Expressões idiomáticas
Fácil de confundir
Sharing for enjoyment vs. systematic allocation.
Where things are located vs. the act of giving them out.
Dividing into categories/areas vs. giving out portions.
Sending people vs. assigning things/tasks.
Setting up/arranging vs. distributing.
Padrões de frases
Como usar
More formal than '分' (fēn).
Usually implies a limited pool of resources.
Dicas
Using the Ba-construction
Always try to use '把 [thing] 分配给 [person]' to sound more like a native speaker when giving instructions.
Pair with '合理'
The phrase '合理分配' (hélǐ fēnpèi) is a high-frequency collocation that works in almost any context.
Understand the History
Knowing that '分配' once meant state-assigned jobs helps you understand its weight in older literature.
Tone Accuracy
Make sure the fourth tone on 'pèi' is sharp and clear to distinguish it from other 'pei' sounds.
Formal Reports
Use '分配' as a noun (e.g., '资源的分配') to make your business reports sound more professional.
Context Clues
If you hear '分配' in the news, it's almost always about money, land, or power.
Abstract Objects
Don't limit '分配' to physical things; use it for '精力' (energy) and '注意力' (attention).
Don't confuse with 分布
Remember: '分配' is an action (giving), '分布' is a state (location).
Management Speak
In a job interview, talk about how you '分配任务' to show leadership skills.
Time Management
Practice saying '我要合理分配学习时间' every morning to reinforce the word.
Memorize
Origem da palavra
Ancient Chinese characters. '分' depicts a knife (刀) dividing something. '配' depicts a wine vessel (酉) and a person kneeling, originally meaning to mix wine or match.
Contexto cultural
Used in discussions about housing allocation and university quotas.
Refers to the 'Iron Rice Bowl' system where jobs were assigned.
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
Iniciadores de conversa
"在你们公司,任务是怎么分配的?"
"你觉得现在的财富分配公平吗?"
"你是如何分配每天的学习时间的?"
"如果你有十万块,你会怎么分配?"
"在家里,谁负责分配家务?"
Temas para diário
描述一次你负责分配任务的经历。
写一写你对‘公平分配’的看法。
你认为政府应该如何分配教育资源?
记录你今天是如何分配精力的。
如果可以重新分配你的时间,你会做什么?
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, for secrets or emotions, use '分享' (fēnxiǎng). '分配' is for resources or tasks.
It is more formal than '分', but common in daily life for chores or time management.
'配置' (pèizhì) often refers to configuration or deployment of high-level resources, while '分配' is the act of giving them out.
No, you should say '分配给我' or '给我分配'.
It is '收入分配' (shōurù fēnpèi).
Yes, in the sense of assigning someone to a location or department (e.g., '分配到上海').
It means 'distribution according to one's work'—a key economic principle.
It can be both, depending on the context.
Yes, if you are doing it in a formal or systematic way, but '分' is more common for food.
Not necessarily, which is why people often add '公平' (fair) or '不公' (unfair) to it.
Teste-se 186 perguntas
Write a sentence using '把...分配给...'.
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Describe how you allocate your study time during the week.
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Listen to: '我们需要公平地分配这笔遗产。' What is being distributed?
Translate: 'The teacher assigned us to different groups.'
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How would you say 'task allocation'?
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Talk about a time you felt a distribution was unfair.
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Listen: '名额分配已经公布了。' What was announced?
Translate: 'We need to discuss the distribution of profits.'
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Write a sentence about 'resource allocation'.
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How do you allocate your budget every month?
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Listen: '重新分配土地。' What is being redistributed?
Translate: 'The manager is assigning work.'
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Use '重新分配' in a sentence.
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Explain '按劳分配' in your own words.
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Listen: '我们需要优化资源分配。' What needs to be optimized?
Translate: 'Fair distribution of wealth.'
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Write a sentence about 'time management' using 分配.
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How do you distribute tasks in a group project?
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Listen: '自动分配座位。' How are seats assigned?
Translate: 'Redistribute the budget.'
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Write a sentence about 'fairness'.
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What is the most difficult thing to distribute?
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Listen: '按需分配。' What is the basis of distribution?
Translate: 'The computer is allocating memory.'
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Use '分配' in a sentence about a teacher.
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Do you think wealth should be redistributed?
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Listen: '工作分配不均。' What is the problem?
Translate: 'Redistribution of power.'
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Write a sentence about 'bonus distribution'.
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How do you distribute chores in your dormitory?
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Listen: '按比例分配。' How is it distributed?
Translate: 'Who is responsible for the distribution?'
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Use '按劳分配' in a sentence.
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How do you allocate your energy between work and life?
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Listen: '重新分配预算。' What is happening to the budget?
Translate: 'The distribution of power is unbalanced.'
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Write a sentence about 'income distribution gap'.
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If you were a manager, how would you distribute bonuses?
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Listen: '公平分配是关键。' What is the key?
Translate: 'Redistribute the tasks.'
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Use '分配' in a sentence about family chores.
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Describe the distribution of work in your current team.
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Listen: '任务分配下去了。' Has the work been assigned?
Translate: 'The allocation of resources is inefficient.'
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Write a sentence about 'role allocation'.
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How do you feel about the current distribution of wealth in the world?
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Listen: '随机分配到各组。' How are they assigned to groups?
Translate: 'Redistribute the resources.'
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Use '合理分配' in a sentence.
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What is the best way to distribute limited resources?
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Listen: '分配名额有限。' Are there many spots?
Translate: 'The teacher assigned the homework.'
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Write a sentence about 'time allocation'.
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How do you distribute your tasks every morning?
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Listen: '资源分配不均。' Is it fair?
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Summary
The core of '分配' is organized distribution. Whether it's a manager assigning tasks or a government distributing wealth, it implies a system or authority behind the act. Example: '合理分配时间' (Reasonably allocate time).
- 分配 (fēnpèi) means to distribute or allocate resources, tasks, or time systematically.
- It is commonly used in work, school, and economic contexts to describe planned sharing.
- Grammatically, it functions as both a verb (to assign) and a noun (distribution).
- It differs from 'sharing' (分享) by being more formal and authoritative.
Using the Ba-construction
Always try to use '把 [thing] 分配给 [person]' to sound more like a native speaker when giving instructions.
Pair with '合理'
The phrase '合理分配' (hélǐ fēnpèi) is a high-frequency collocation that works in almost any context.
Understand the History
Knowing that '分配' once meant state-assigned jobs helps you understand its weight in older literature.
Tone Accuracy
Make sure the fourth tone on 'pèi' is sharp and clear to distinguish it from other 'pei' sounds.
Exemplo
教授公平地分配了任务。
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