cung4 suk6從屬从属

Jyutpingcung4 suk6

Yalechùhng suhk

動詞Rare

Definition

To be subordinate to, dependent on, or under the jurisdiction of a higher authority.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in formal or professional contexts, such as legal, corporate, or academic discussions. It describes a hierarchical relationship where one entity is under the authority or control of another. In casual daily speech, people are much more likely to use 屬於 or 歸於 instead.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間gung1公si1司cung4從suk6屬daai6大zaap6集tyun4團㗎。

This company belongs to a large conglomerate.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得ni1呢go3個bou6部mun4門cung4從suk6屬bin1邊go3個zyu2主gun2管？

Which supervisor do you think this department is subordinate to?

Common phrases

cung4從suk6屬gwaan1關hai6係

subordinate relationship

cung4從suk6屬dei6地wai6位

subordinate status

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this word in casual conversation where it sounds overly stiff or academic. It is not a word you would use to describe personal belongings or casual relationships.