- 三分之一 sānfēnzhīyī one third
- 三分之二 sānfēnzhī'èr two-thirdsa fraction representing two parts out of a total of three equal parts.
- 入木三分 rùmùsānfēn forcefulwritten in a powerful or forceful hand, originally describing calligraphy that penetrates deep into the wood
- 三分钟热度 sānfēnzhōngrèdù short-lived enthusiasma brief burst of interest or excitement for something that quickly fades away; lacking persistence or follow-through
- 是药三分毒 shìyàosānfēndú medicine's side-effectsevery medicine has its side effect
- 一亩三分地 yīmǔsānfēndì turfone's personal sphere, territory, or area of responsibility
- 话到嘴边留三分 huàdàozuǐbiānliúsānfēn discretionA still tongue makes a wise head; to be cautious in what one says.
- 三分头 sānfēntóu short haircutregular men's haircut; short back and sides
- 三分熟 sānfēnshú medium raremedium rare (of steak)
- 三分球 sānfēnqiú three-pointer(basketball) three-point shot