属于

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Usage of 属于

The verb 属于 (shǔ yú) is commonly used to indicate that something or someone belongs to a certain category, group, or classification. It often appears in formal or written contexts but is also used in spoken language when specifying membership or classification.

Common contexts

  • Classification of objects or concepts: e.g., 属于文学 (the book belongs to the literature category).
  • Organizational membership: e.g., 属于技术部门 (he belongs to the technical department).
  • Abstract categories such as legal, social, or academic fields.

Collocations and patterns

Nuances

Using 属于 emphasizes formal or clear classification rather than casual possession. It differs from (to have) or (to be) by focusing on category membership. Avoid confusing 属于 with , which has a stronger sense of ownership or affiliation.

Summary

属于 is a versatile verb to express belonging or classification, useful in academic, professional, and everyday contexts where precise categorization is needed.

Example Sentences

This book belongs to the literature category.

He belongs to the technical department of our company.

This issue falls under the category of law.