verb / adjective HSK 5
Traditional 附屬
to be affiliated with · to be attached to · subsidiary · auxiliary
Meaning
附属 describes something that is attached to or subordinate to a larger institution or organization. It indicates a dependent or secondary relationship where one entity belongs to or is controlled by a main entity. The word commonly appears in institutional contexts like hospitals, schools, and companies.
Usage
Frequently used in formal contexts to describe organizational structures. Most commonly seen as an attributive adjective before nouns (附属医院, 附属学校). Can also function as a verb meaning 'to be affiliated with' or 'to be attached to.' The tone is neutral and professional.
Examples
- 01这是北京大学的附属医院。.This is an affiliated hospital of Peking University.
- 02该研究所附属于教育部。.This research institute is affiliated with the Ministry of Education.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个附属机构
- 家三家附属医院
Common collocations
- 附属医院affiliated hospital
- 附属学校affiliated school
- 附属机构affiliated organization
- 附属公司subsidiary company
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 附 (to attach) and 属 (to belong to), literally meaning 'attached and belonging to,' which naturally evolved to describe subsidiary or affiliated relationships.