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

HSK 6

这个文件应该归入历史档案。

Zhège wénjiàn yīnggāi guīrù lìshǐ dàng'àn.

This document should be filed under historical archives.

HSK 7-9

鲸鱼被归入哺乳动物，而不是鱼类。

Jīngyú bèi guīrù bǔrǔ dòngwù, ér bùshì yúlèi.

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