subordinate; affiliated; one's own
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesadjective
under one's jurisdiction; subordinate; affiliated
formalUsed as an attributive adjective (属性词) to describe units, departments, or groups under the command or jurisdiction of a certain body. Often precedes a noun.
Order all subordinate troops to move out together.
The head office notified its affiliated branch companies to submit annual reports.
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This regulation applies to all universities affiliated with the Ministry of Education.
adjective
one's own; the department one belongs to
formalRefers to the unit, organization, or group that the subject/person belongs to. When used without a following noun, it typically carries this meaning (as noted in the source).
Report household registration to the police station one belongs to.
Issue a general order for all concerned (one's own departments) to comply.
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He regularly reports work progress to his own unit.
This document requires the signature of the leader of the department it belongs to.