HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
属 — belong to
- Reading
- shǔ
- Meaning
- belong to; be subordinate to; category
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
属 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shǔ and it means belong to; be subordinate to; category. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
属 appears in everyday chinese words such as 属 (belong to, be subordinate), 属于 (belong to) and 亲属 (relatives, kinsfolk).
Chinese words containing 属
Frequently asked questions
What does 属 mean in Chinese?
属 means belong to; be subordinate to; category in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 属 read?
属 is read shǔ. Reading it inside real words — 属 and 属于 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 属 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 属 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 属 in a word?
A common word containing 属 is 属 (shǔ) — "belong to, be subordinate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 属 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 属 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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