归属

歸屬

guīshǔ

noun HSK 7-9 #13,031

Meanings

1 belonging; affiliation
2 ownership; attribution

Characters

to return; to belong to

to belong to; category

Both characters mean 'to belong to.' Together they form a noun meaning belonging or ownership — where something or someone is attached.

Examples

每个人都需要归属感。

Měige rén dōu xūyào guīshǔgǎn.

Everyone needs a sense of belonging.

这块土地的归属问题还没解决。

Zhèkuài tǔdì de guīshǔ wèntí hái méi jiějué.

The ownership issue of this land hasn't been resolved yet.

Tips

usage

归属感 (guīshǔgǎn, sense of belonging) is a very popular term in Chinese psychology and self-help discussions, often used when talking about relationships, community, and identity.

Stroke Order

归 guī

属 shǔ