片段

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"片段" refers to a segment or fragment, often used to describe a part of a story, film, speech, or text. It highlights a portion extracted from a larger whole.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "片段" used when talking about movie clips, excerpts from books, or parts of speeches. It is a neutral term suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 电影片段 (movie clip): refers to a short segment of a film.
  • 小说片段 (novel excerpt): a passage taken from a novel.
  • 历史片段 (historical segment): a part of history or historical record.

Usage Notes

When using "片段," the speaker usually implies that the segment is representative or significant in some way. It is not used for very small pieces like a single word or character, but rather for meaningful parts of content. Avoid confusing it with "部分," which is more general and can refer to any part, while "片段" often implies a coherent or identifiable piece.

Summary

"片段" is a versatile word for referring to parts of narratives, media, or speeches, helping learners specify that they are talking about a distinct, meaningful segment rather than just any part.

Example Sentences

The clip from this movie left a deep impression on me.

The teacher asked us to write an analysis of a novel excerpt.

He quoted several historical segments in his speech to support his point.