Definition
分散 means 'to scatter, disperse' — it emphasizes breaking up a group or spreading things apart. Unlike the single-character 散 (sàn), which is more versatile in compounds (e.g., 解散, 散开), 分散 is the standard two‑character verb for this idea. Compare 分布 (fēn bù), which describes spatial distribution or arrangement, not the act of separating. As an adjective, 分散 means 'scattered, decentralized'.
verb
to scatterto disperseto distribute
adjective
scattereddisperseddecentralized
Examples
- 分散。Rénqún hěn kuài fēn sàn le.The crowd dispersed quickly.
- 分散。Lǎoshī bǎ xuéshēng fēn sàn dào bùtóng de jiàoshì.The teacher dispersed the students to different classrooms.
- 分散，。Tā de xiǎngfǎ hěn fēn sàn, méiyǒu zhòngdiǎn.His thoughts are scattered and lack focus.
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