属
connect; concentrate; same as 嘱
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to connect; to link together; to write continuously
literaryUsed in formal literary contexts, often referring to writing or connecting things.
He is good at writing essays and can finish a thousand-word piece in one go.
This article is connected front to back with tight logic.
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This mountain range connects end to end, spanning the entire province.
The poet composed a poem to record this grand gathering.
These events are connected in sequence, forming a complete chain of evidence.
verb
to concentrate; to focus one's mind
literaryUsed in literary contexts to describe focusing attention or intention.
He focused all his energy on this research project.
The people hope that the government can solve people's livelihood issues as soon as possible.
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The designer favors minimalist interior design.
Everyone hopes that this young captain will lead the team to win the championship.
He favored this time-honored restaurant and decided to hold his wedding here.
verb
same as 嘱; to entrust; to tell
archaicAn archaic usage equivalent to the modern character 嘱, now rarely used in daily language.
Before I left, my mother told me to take good care of myself.
The teacher told the students to review carefully for the exam.
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He asked me to pass on your greetings on his behalf.
Ancients often asked friends to present poems to each other.
Before leaving, they told me not to lose my original intention.