Definition
分枝 refers to a branch in both literal and figurative senses. Literally it can mean a branch of a tree or plant, though 树枝 is more common for that. Figuratively it means a ramification, offshoot, or subdivision — for example, in a diagram, an organization, or the consequence of a decision. The word is often used in biology, mathematics, and problem-solving contexts.
n.
(literal) branch of a tree or plant(figurative) ramificationoffshootsubdivision
Examples
- 分枝。Zhè kē shù de fēn zhī shàng tíng zhe yì zhī niǎo.A bird is perched on a branch of this tree.
- 分枝，。Zhège wèntí de fēn zhī hěn fùzá, xūyào zǐxì fēnxī.The ramifications of this problem are complicated and need careful analysis.
- ，分枝。Zài tú zhōng, zhǔxiàn de pángbiān yǒu jǐ tiáo fēn zhī.In the diagram, there are several branches beside the main line.
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