Definition
成分 (chéng fèn) refers to a constituent part or ingredient that makes up a mixture or substance (e.g., food ingredients, chemical components). It is broader than 零件/部件 (specific physical parts of a machine) and more concrete than 因素 (abstract factor) or 元素 (element, often chemical or fundamental). Its second, dated sense means 'class background' (family social status), distinct from 身价 (personal prestige or market value).
noun
componentingredientelement(dated) class backgroundsocial status
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 成分?Zhè zhǒng yào de chéng fèn shì shénme?What are the ingredients of this medicine?
- 成分。Zhège yǐnliào de chéng fèn yǒu táng hé shuǐguǒ.This drink contains sugar and fruit as its ingredients.
- 成分。Tā de jiātíng chéng fèn shì gōngrén.His family background is working class.
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