fēn​liú

distributary

  • created sense approved 分流 · fēn​liú · distributary — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    分流

    fēn​liú

    distributary

    a branch of a river that diverges from the main stream; to branch off into distributaries

    分, 流

    分 (literal) → 分 · fēn · to divide 流 (literal) → 流 · liú · stream

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  • created sense approved 分流 · fēn​liú · to reassign — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    分流

    fēn​liú

    to reassign

    to reassign or redistribute resources, such as streaming students into different educational tracks or relocating redundant staff to new roles

    分 (literal) → 分 · fēn · to divide 流 (literal) → 流 · liú · to flow

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  • created sense approved 分流 · fēn​liú · shunt — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    分流

    fēn​liú

    shunt

    (medical) a surgical passage or bypass created to divert the flow of blood or other body fluids

    分 (literal) → 分 · fēn · to divide 流 (literal) → 流 · liú · stream

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  • created sense approved 分流 · fēn​liú · reserve — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    分流

    fēn​liú

    reserve

    backup resources or people kept available for use when needed

    分 (literal) → 分 · fēn · to divide 流 (literal) → 流 · liú · class

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