Definition
属于 is the standard, versatile verb for 'to belong to' or 'to be part of' — used for possessions, categories, or membership. Its synonym 属 is briefer and more literary, while 归于 is formal and often means 'be attributed to'. 归属 is typically a noun or formal verb for affiliation or jurisdiction.
verb
to belong toto be part ofto be classified as
Examples
- 属于。Zhège fángzi shǔ yú wǒ de fùmǔ.This house belongs to my parents.
- 属于。Zhèxiē wénjiàn shǔ yú gōngsī.These documents belong to the company.
- 属于。Zhège róngyù shǔ yú zhěng gè tuánduì.This honor belongs to the whole team.
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