Definition
隶属 is a formal verb meaning 'to be subordinate to' or 'to be under the jurisdiction of'. It is commonly used in organizational, governmental, and military contexts to indicate a hierarchical relationship. Unlike 属于, which is a general verb for 'belong to', 隶属 emphasizes official subordination within a structure.
v.
to be subordinate toto be under the jurisdiction of
Examples
- 隶属。Zhège bùmén zhíjiē lì shǔ yú zǒnggōngsī.This department is directly subordinate to the head company.
- 隶属。Gāi dìqū lìshǐ shàng céng lì shǔ bùtóng de guójiā.Historically, this region was subordinate to different countries.
- 隶属。Tā suǒzài de bùduì lì shǔ zhōngbù zhànqū.The unit he belongs to is under the Central Theater Command.
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