散伙

散夥

sànhuǒ

verb #27,684

Meanings

1 to disband
2 to break up (a group, partnership, or team)
3 to go their separate ways

Characters

to scatter; to disperse

partner; gang; group

Examples

这个乐队因为理念不合决定散伙。

Zhège yuèduì yīnwèi lǐniàn bù hé juédìng sànhuǒ.

The band decided to break up because of conflicting visions.

合同到期后，两人就散伙了。

Hétong dàoqī hòu, liǎng rén jiù sànhuǒ le.

After the contract expired, the two parted ways.

Tips

usage

散伙 implies the dissolution of a collaborative group, partnership, or crew (伙 means partner/gang). It carries a sense of finality — the group is done. Compare with 分手 (fēnshǒu), which is used for romantic breakups.

Stroke Order

散 sàn

伙 huǒ