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归属

guī shǔ
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to belong to
  2. 2. to be affiliated to
  3. 3. to fall under the jurisdiction of
  4. 4. a place where one feels that one belongs
  5. 5. one's final destination (where one need look no further)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Unlike 属于, 归属 is rarely used with 于 after it; use 属于+noun to mean 'belong to', while 归属 is more formal and often used in legal or philosophical contexts.

Formality

归属 is formal; in everyday speech, prefer 属于 for 'belong to'.

Example Sentences

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这片土地 归属 国家。
This land belongs to the state.

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