suk6 haa6屬下属下
Jyutpingsuk6 haa6
Yalesuhk hah
Definition
A subordinate person or organization under someone else or another entity.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to people or organizations that fall under the authority or jurisdiction of a superior entity. It carries a formal tone often found in business or organizational contexts, making it sound more professional than just saying 手下. Using it implies a clear hierarchical structure rather than a casual or peer-to-peer relationship.
Examples
Is this department under your supervision?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 手下, which is more common in casual conversation or when referring to a boss's personal followers or henchmen. 屬下 is strictly for professional or organizational hierarchies.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
