Definition
成份 is a noun meaning the ingredients or components that make up a substance or mixture. It is commonly used for the composition of a product, such as food or cosmetics. In political and historical contexts, 成份 also refers to a person's class background or social status, a concept important during certain periods of Chinese history. It is a variant of 成分 (chéngfèn), and both forms are used interchangeably.
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componentingredientelement (of a mixture or compound)class backgroundsocial status (esp. in political or historical contexts)
Examples
- 成份。Zhè zhǒng shípǐn de chéng fèn hěn jiànkāng.The ingredients of this food are very healthy.
- 成份。Wǒmen xūyào fēnxī yíxià shuǐ de chéng fèn.We need to analyze the composition of the water.
- 成份。Tā de jiātíng chéng fèn shì gōngrén.His family background is working class.
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