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The character "属", derived from its traditional form "屬", structurally incorporates components that imply a sense of connection, initially referring to the act of linking or attaching one thing to another. Its etymology points to an early meaning related to joining, which gradually broadened to encompass concepts of belonging and categorization, allowing it to express affiliation or subordination within a hierarchy. Over time, the character acquired additional layers of meaning, including the designation of a class or group, as seen in scientific terminology where it denotes a genus. The traditional character's composition, featuring the radical "尸" and the phonetic component "蜀", reflects its historical pronunciation and conceptual basis, while the simplified form streamlines this structure. From its original verbal sense, the character has come to function as both a noun indicating a type or category and a marker of possession or affiliation in modern Chinese.
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这本书属于我。
猫属于哺乳动物。
他的性格属内向型。
该公司属国有企业。
这种植物属稀有物种。
根据法律，子女属直系亲属。
这项研究隶属于国家项目。
该地区的气候属性为温带海洋性。