析 (xī) - to analyze, to dissect, to separate & to split wood

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xī ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 木

万响

析 · xī

to analyze, to dissect, to separate;

to split wood;

to explain

to analyze, to dissect, to separateto split woodto explain

Usage highlights

AnalyzeAnalyticalAnalysis reportAnalystChemical analysisData analysis

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to analyze the problem (分析问题).
  • He is good at logical analysis (逻辑分析).
  • The chemist analyzed the substance (分析物质).
  • Analytical thinking is important (分析性思维).

Collocations

  • Analyze(分析)
  • Analytical(分析的)
  • Analysis report(分析报告)
  • Analyst(分析师)
  • Chemical analysis(化学分析)
  • Data analysis(数据分析)

Idioms

  • Analyze in detail(条分缕析)
  • Analyze the pros and cons(析利弊)
  • Analyze the situation(析形势)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to split wood' with an axe, later extended to mean 'to analyze' or 'to dissect'.
  • In ancient Chinese philosophy, it represents the process of breaking down complex matters into simpler components for understanding.
  • Commonly used in modern contexts for scientific analysis, data analysis, and logical reasoning.

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