附属

• Pinyin: fù shǔ
• Hanzi breakdown: 附 = 阝 + 付 (attach); 属 = 尸 + 禹 (belong)

Meaning

To be affiliated with; to be subordinate to. As an adjective, subsidiary, auxiliary, or attached.

Describes organizational relationships where one entity belongs to or is dependent on another. Common for subsidiary institutions, affiliated schools, or accessory items.

Examples

1. 这所医院是大学的附属单位。 This hospital is an affiliated unit of the university.
2. 图书馆附属于教育局管辖。 The library is under the jurisdiction of the Education Bureau.
3. 附属设施包括停车场和健身房。 The auxiliary facilities include a parking lot and a gym.

Usage Guide

Context: institutions, organizations, administration

Tone: official

Do Say

• 这家研究所附属于国家科学院。(This research institute is affiliated with the national academy of sciences.)
• 酒店附属的会议中心设施齐全。(The hotel's affiliated conference center is fully equipped.)

Don't Say

• 我附属了朋友 — 附属 is for institutional relationships, not personal accompaniment

Origin & History

附 (attach) + 属 (belong to)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal