Definitions
- 1. to belong to
- 2. to be affiliated to
- 3. to fall under the jurisdiction of
- 4. a place where one feels that one belongs
- 5. one's final destination (where one need look no further)
Word relationships
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
1 shown这片土地 归属 国家。
This land belongs to the state.
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