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The word "属于" is formed by combining the character "属", meaning "to belong" or "category", with the character "于", a preposition that indicates relationship or direction. Together, they create a compound verb where "属" conveys the core sense of affiliation, and "于" links it to what is being belonged to, resulting in the meaning "to belong to".

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这本书属于图书馆。

Zhè běn shū shǔyú túshūguǎn.

This book belongs to the library.

胜利属于勇敢者。

Shènglì shǔyú yǒnggǎn zhě.

Victory belongs to the brave.

这个荣誉属于大家。

Zhège róngyù shǔyú dàjiā.

This honor belongs to everyone.

未来的机会属于有准备的人。

Wèilái de jīhuì shǔyú yǒu zhǔnbèi de rén.

Future opportunities belong to those who are prepared.

根据合同,这栋房子属于买方。

Gēnjù hétong, zhè dòng fángzi shǔyú mǎifāng.

According to the contract, this house belongs to the buyer.

Word Definition - 属于

shǔ yú to belong to; to fall under (a category)

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