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下属

下屬
xiàshǔ
noun HSK 7 #9,840

Measure Word

一个下属 gè

Meanings

  1. 1 subordinate
  2. 2 underling

Characters

下
xià
below; under
属
shǔ
to belong to; subordinate
Those who belong below - subordinates.

Examples

好的领导要尊重下属。
Hǎo de lǐngdǎo yào zūnzhòng xiàshǔ.
A good leader should respect their subordinates.
他的下属都很信任他。
Tā de xiàshǔ dōu hěn xìnrèn tā.
His subordinates all trust him.
她和下属的关系很好。
Tā hé xiàshǔ de guānxi hěn hǎo.
She has a good relationship with her subordinates.

Tips

usage
下属 is more formal than 手下. Use 下属 in workplace/professional contexts and 手下 in informal or literary contexts (e.g., a villain's henchmen).

Stroke Order

下 xià
属 shǔ