分析 (fēnxī)

分析 means to analyze something by separating it into its parts and examining each one carefully. It is used widely in academic, professional, and everyday contexts when you need to explain the reasoning behind a conclusion.

Meanings

[verb] To analyze; to examine in detail; to break down.
[noun] Analysis; a detailed examination.

Example Sentences

他对这个问题做了深入的分析。 Tā duì zhège wèntí zuò le shēnrù de fēnxī. He conducted an in-depth analysis of this problem.

我们需要仔细分析数据才能得出结论。 Wǒmen xūyào zǐxì fēnxī shùjù cái néng déchū jiélùn. We need to carefully analyze the data before drawing a conclusion.

报告中的分析非常全面，涵盖了各个方面。 Bàogào zhōng de fēnxī fēicháng quánmiàn, hángài le gège fāngmiàn. The analysis in the report is very comprehensive, covering every aspect.

通过分析市场趋势，公司调整了发展战略。 Tōngguò fēnxī shìchǎng qūshì, gōngsī tiáozhěng le fāzhǎn zhànlüè. By analyzing market trends, the company adjusted its development strategy.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
深入分析	in-depth analysis
数据分析	data analysis
分析问题	analyze a problem
分析结果	analysis results
综合分析	comprehensive analysis

Usage Notes

分析 often pairs with 进行 (jìnxíng) to form 进行分析, a formal way of saying "to conduct an analysis." In academic writing, 分析 appears frequently before nouns: 分析能力 (analytical ability), 分析方法 (analytical method). It is slightly more formal than 研究 when the emphasis is on dissecting a specific issue rather than researching a broad topic.

Memory Hook

分 means "to divide" and 析 means "to split wood." Picture splitting wood into fine pieces to examine the grain inside — that is exactly what analysis does to an idea.