How do you pronounce 属 in Pinyin?

The character 属 is pronounced "shǔ / zhǔ" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 属?

属 is categorized under Level 3 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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Q: What does 属 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 属 (shǔ / zhǔ) translates to "(shǔ) category; genus (taxonomy); family members; dependents; to belong to; subordinate to; affiliated with; be born in the year of (one of the 12 animals); to be; to prove to be; to constitute | (zhǔ) to join together; to fix one's attention on; to concentrate on". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 3).

shǔ / zhǔ

HSK 3

English Meaning

(shǔ) category; genus (taxonomy); family members; dependents; to belong to; subordinate to; affiliated with; be born in the year of (one of the 12 animals); to be; to prove to be; to constitute | (zhǔ) to join together; to fix one's attention on; to concentrate on

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