Meanings of 所属
By ear
Play it, then pick what 所属 means.
About 所属
Podcast: 所属
Podcast: 所属
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 所属
所属 (suǒshǔ) vs 隶属 (lìshǔ) — use 所属 for general affiliation, while 隶属 emphasizes a subordinate relationship.
Be careful not to confuse 所属 with similar terms like 归属 (guīshǔ), which also means belonging but has a more emotional nuance. This term is more formal and often used in written contexts, particularly in business or institutional discussions.
While 所属 is not in the standard HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other words relating to organizational structure, such as 组织 (zǔzhī) for 'organization' or 隶属 (lìshǔ) meaning 'to be subordinate to.' Focus on using it in sentences related to workplace affiliations.
Learners often confuse 所属 with similar terms and use it incorrectly. For example, saying '我的归属是这个公司' (Wǒ de guīshǔ shì zhège gōngsī) instead of '我的所属是这个公司' (Wǒ de suǒshǔ shì zhège gōngsī).
Pronunciation of 所属
Drill the tone of 所属, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 所属 to you
Let me explain 所属 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 所属 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 所属?
Learning Lab
Knowing 所属 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component characters
How to say one's affiliation (i.e. the organization one is affiliated with) in Chinese
“one's affiliation (i.e. the organization one is affiliated with)” in Chinese is所属
The term 所属 (suǒshǔ) refers to one's affiliation or belonging to a particular organization, group, or hierarchy. It is commonly used in contexts discussing employment, membership in institutions, or social structures, indicating a relationship of subordination or association with something larger.
When to use 所属
Be careful not to confuse 所属 with similar terms like 归属 (guīshǔ), which also means belonging but has a more emotional nuance. This term is more formal and often used in written contexts, particularly in business or institutional discussions.
所属 or something close to it
所属 (suǒshǔ) vs 隶属 (lìshǔ) — use 所属 for general affiliation, while 隶属 emphasizes a subordinate relationship.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 所属 with similar terms and use it incorrectly. For example, saying '我的归属是这个公司' (Wǒ de guīshǔ shì zhège gōngsī) instead of '我的所属是这个公司' (Wǒ de suǒshǔ shì zhège gōngsī).
Write 所属
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 所属 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 所属?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Frequently asked questions about 所属
所属 refers specifically to organizational or hierarchical affiliation, while 归属 emphasizes emotional belonging or attachment.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 所属?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.