归属

歸屬

guīshǔ

noun HSK 7 #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。

Měi ge rén dōu xūyào guīshǔgǎn.

Everyone needs a sense of belonging.

这块土地的归属问题还没解决。

Zhè kuài 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