一分
How to Say
👀 0
How to Write
Meaning: one cent
How to Understand
一分
一分 refers to a unit of currency in China, equal to one-hundredth of a yuan. It is commonly used in everyday transactions and is often seen in pricing and change.
The character 一 (yī) means 'one,' and 分 (fēn) originally meant 'to divide' or 'a fraction.' Together, 一分 literally means 'one part' or 'one fraction,' which evolved to represent the smallest unit of currency in China.
In modern usage, 一分 is widely recognized as a monetary unit. It is important for understanding prices, especially in markets, restaurants, and vending machines. Though less frequently used in daily life due to inflation, it remains a standard term in financial contexts.
Example Sentences
这瓶水只有一分钱。
This bottle of water costs just one cent.
找你两元五角一分。
Here is two yuan fifty-one cents.