English–Chinese

“belong to” in Chinese

Chinese

Also属 (shǔ) · 归 (guī) · 属于 (shǔ yú)

Pinyinguī shǔ

这本书的版权归属出版社。zhè běn shū de bǎn quán guī shǔ chū bǎn shè

The copyright of this book belongs to the publisher.

“Belong to” in Chinese is 归属 (guī shǔ).

Something is placed under a particular owner or authority, with its connection clearly fixed.

这幅画最终归属国家博物馆。zhè fú huà zuì zhōng guī shǔ guó jiā bó wù guǎn

This painting ultimately belongs to the National Museum.

The word is useful in everyday topics such as who controls a project or who holds a right, but its official tone makes it less natural for casual statements about personal belongings.

shǔ

verbbelong to

这件衣服属谁的？zhè jiàn yī fú shǔ shéi de

Who does this piece of clothing belong to?

guī

verbbelong to

这些文件都归公司所有。zhè xiē wén jiàn dōu guī gōng sī suó yǒu

All these files belong to the company.

shǔ yú

verbbelong to

他属于这个团队。tā shǔ yú zhè ge tuán duì

He belongs to this team.