Meaning
隶属 describes a formal hierarchical or organizational relationship where one entity belongs under the authority or jurisdiction of another. It's commonly used in administrative, corporate, and institutional contexts to indicate which department, organization, or authority something falls under.
Usage
This is formal register vocabulary typically found in official documents, news reports, and organizational descriptions. It emphasizes the structural relationship between entities rather than simple ownership. Common in phrases like '隶属于...' (to be subordinate to...).
Examples
- 01这所大学隶属于教育部。.This university is subordinate to the Ministry of Education.
- 02该公司隶属于一个大型企业集团。.The company is affiliated with a large corporate group.
Characters
Common collocations
- 隶属于to be subordinate to
- 隶属关系subordinate relationship
Antonyms
Origin
隶 originally referred to slaves or servants in ancient China, while 属 means to belong or be classified under. Together they form a compound expressing a subordinate organizational relationship.