suk6屬属
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Definition
Genus; the taxonomic rank above species and below family.
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How it's used
Scientific terminology often relies on specific taxonomic ranks where 屬 functions as the direct equivalent of the biological genus. It is almost exclusively used in academic or formal biological contexts rather than everyday casual conversation. When discussing classification, it sits strictly between 科 and 種.
Examples
How is the genus Homo defined in biology?
This animal belongs to the genus Felis, not the genus Panthera.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 屬 with the verb 屬於, which means to belong to. While 屬 as a noun refers to the taxonomic rank, using it as a standalone noun in non-scientific contexts will sound confusing or overly formal.
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