属于 shǔyú to belong to
to belong to; to fall under (a category)
How to remember 属于: 属 class + 于 at = to belong to.
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How it is used
- To belong to / fall under (a category or owner): 这本书属于我 (zhè běn shū shǔyú wǒ) this book belongs to me; 属于第三类.
- A stative verb, no 是 needed and no aspect markers: not "属于了."
- Very common for classifying: 属于……范围/类型 falls within a scope/type.
Example sentences
- 这辆自行车属于我。 Zhèliàng zìxíngchē shǔyú wǒ.This bicycle belongs to me.
- 玫瑰属于蔷薇科植物。 Méigui shǔyú qiángwēikē zhíwù.Roses belong to the Rosaceae family.
- 辣椒、洋葱和胡萝卜都属于蔬菜类。 Làjiāo、yángcōng hé húluóbo dōu shǔyú shūcàilèi.Peppers, onions and carrots are all vegetables.