dai6 suk6隸屬隶属
Jyutpingdai6 suk6
Yaledaih suhk
Definition
To belong to or be subordinate to an organization, being under its command or jurisdiction.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically appears in administrative, military, or corporate contexts. It carries a sense of official hierarchy or organizational structure that is rarely used in casual conversation. You will often see it in written reports or news articles rather than when chatting with friends.
Examples
Which supervisor does this department report to?
Our company is a subsidiary of that multinational group.
Related words
Common phrases
subordinate relationship
Common mistake
Avoid using this in everyday social contexts, such as describing which family you belong to or which school you attend, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and stiff.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
