属 (shǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 属 (shǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 属 (shǔ) means "to belong to; category; zodiac sign". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 尸.

Q: How do you write 属 stroke by stroke?

属 has 12 strokes. The radical is 尸. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 属 and 屐?

属 (shǔ) and 屐 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 属?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 尸. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 属?

Common words containing 属 include: 属于 (shǔ yú) — to belong to; to be part of; 金属 (jīn shǔ) — Metal; 亲属 (qīn shǔ) — relatives; kin.

How to Write 属

The character 属 (shǔ) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 尸 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

属 is pronounced shǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to belong to; category; zodiac sign.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 属 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 属

属于 shǔ yú

to belong to; to be part of

金属 jīn shǔ

Metal

亲属 qīn shǔ

relatives; kin

Example Sentences

这本书属于我。

zhè běn shū shǔ yú wǒ

This book belongs to me.

铁是一种金属。

tiě shì yī zhǒng jīn shǔ

Iron is a type of metal.

他是我的亲属。

tā shì wǒ de qīn shǔ

He is my relative.

Similar Characters

屐 jī

屑 xiè

展 zhǎn

Practice Writing 属 (shǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 属

What does 属 (shǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 属 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 属 and 屐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 属?

What common words use 属?

How to Write 属 (shǔ)