suk6 jyu1屬於属于
Jyutpingsuk6 jyu1
Yalesuhk yū
Definition
To belong to; to be owned by or part of.
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How it's used
Belonging is frequently expressed in Cantonese using the possessive particle 嘅 rather than the verb 屬於. While 屬於 is grammatically correct, it often carries a slightly formal or abstract tone, making it sound more like a written statement or a serious declaration of ownership. In casual daily life, people prefer saying 係我嘅 or 歸我管 to indicate possession or responsibility.
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Related words
Common phrases
to belong to oneself
Common mistake
Learners often overuse 屬於 in contexts where simple possession is meant. Using it to describe everyday objects like a pen or a bag can sound overly stiff or robotic, as if you are reading from a legal document.
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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.
