归入

歸入

guīrù

verb #31,306

Meanings

1 to assign to a class; to classify as
2 to include under (a category, file, etc.)

Characters

to return; belong to

Examples

这个文件应该归入历史档案。

Zhè gè wénjiàn yīnggāi guī rù lìshǐ dàng'àn.

This document should be filed under historical archives.

鲸鱼被归入哺乳动物，而不是鱼类。

Jīngyú bèi guī rù bǔrǔ dòngwù, ér bù shì yú lèi.

Whales are classified as mammals, not as fish.

Tips

usage

归入 sets up the category with 入 'into': X 归入 Y category. Compare 归类 guīlèi 'to categorize' (the action) and 列入 lièrù 'to list among' (more about adding to a list than classifying). 归入 emphasizes the classification decision itself.

Stroke Order

归 guī

入 rù