1. a feeling of being happy and comfortable in a place or with a group of people
歸屬感；在一個地方或群體中感到快樂和自在的感覺
She found a real sense of belonging in her new community.
她在新的社區裡找到了真正的歸屬感。
The club gives teenagers a feeling of belonging.
這個俱樂部給予青少年一種歸屬感。
Belonging Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
belonging
noun
快速理解
What does "Belonging" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Belonging"?
「belonging」主要指歸屬感或所屬關係。
- 1
歸屬感
EN: A feeling of being accepted and part of a group.
翻譯: 一種被接納並成為群體一部分的感覺。
- 2
所有物
EN: The things that you own; your possessions.
翻譯: 你所擁有的物品；你的財產。
- 3
所屬關係
EN: The fact of being a member or part of something.
翻譯: 作為某事物成員或一部分的事實。
小提醒：注意「belonging」作名詞時，通常不可數。表示「所有物」時常用複數形式「belongings」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Belonging" in English）
How to pronounce "Belonging" in English?"Belonging" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Belonging" from YouTube Videos
Bill Clinton: TED Prize wish: Let's build a health care system in Rwanda
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“When I think about the world I would like to leave to my daughter and the grandchildren I hope to have, it is a world that moves away from unequal, unstable, unsustainable interdependence to integrated communities -- locally, nationally and globally -- that share the characteristics of all successful communities: a broadly shared, accessible set of opportunities, a shared sense of responsibility for the success of the common enterprise and a genuine sense of belonging.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Belonging"?How does "Belonging" change by context?
2. the things that you own, especially personal possessions
所有物；財產（尤指個人財物）
Please pack all your personal belongings before you leave.
請在離開前打包好你所有的個人財物。
The fire destroyed most of their household belongings.
大火燒毀了他們大部分的家當。
3. a close relationship or connection to a place, group, or idea
歸屬；與某地、群體或理念的緊密聯繫或關係
His belonging to the ancient tribe was a source of great pride.
他對這個古老部落的歸屬感是巨大的驕傲來源。
The novel explores themes of identity and belonging.
這本小說探討了身分認同與歸屬的主題。
4. to be in the right or suitable place
應在（某處）；適合放在（某處）
That book belongs on the top shelf.
那本書應該放在頂層的架子上。
The cups belong in the kitchen cupboard.
這些杯子應該放在廚房的櫥櫃裡。
5. to be a member of a group or organization
屬於（某個團體或組織）；是…的一員
He belongs to the local chess club.
他是當地西洋棋俱樂部的成員。
Do you belong to any professional associations?
你屬於任何專業協會嗎？
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Belonging"?How to make natural sentences with "Belonging"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| a sense of belonging | 歸屬感 | The community gave him a strong sense of belonging. (這個社群給了他強烈的歸屬感。) |
| feel a belonging to + noun | 對…感到歸屬 | She feels a deep belonging to her cultural heritage. (她對自己的文化傳承感到深深的歸屬。) |
| belonging + preposition (in, to, with) | 歸屬於… | His true belonging is in the mountains. (他真正的歸屬是在山裡。) |
| find belonging + prepositional phrase | 在…中找到歸屬 | They found belonging in the shared experience. (他們在共同的經歷中找到了歸屬。) |
| lack of belonging | 缺乏歸屬感 | Moving frequently led to a lack of belonging. (頻繁搬家導致了歸屬感的缺乏。) |
用法說明
How is "Belonging" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Belonging"?
belonging to + N vs. belonging in + N
- belonging to + N 強調所有權或從屬關係，表示「屬於某個人、團體或地方」。
- belonging in + N 強調合適性或應處的位置，表示「應該在/適合在某個類別、環境或地方」。
- 當表示「是某個團體的一員」時，通常用 belong to。
- 當表示「某物應被歸類於某處」或「某人在某環境中感到自在」時，常用 belong in。 EN: This book belongs to the library. 翻譯: 這本書是圖書館的財產。
EN:This book belongs in the science fiction section.
翻譯:這本書應該歸類在科幻小說區。
EN:She feels she belongs to this community.
翻譯:她覺得自己是這個社區的一份子。
EN:With her talent, she belongs in the professional league.
翻譯:以她的才華，她應該屬於職業聯盟。
總結建議
表達「所有權」或「成員關係」用 belong to，表達「合適的歸屬位置或類別」則用 belong in。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Belonging" and similar words?How to choose "Belonging" vs alternatives?
belonging vs membership
「belonging」強調個人主觀的歸屬感與情感連結；「membership」則指客觀的會員資格或所屬團體的身份。
belonging vs attachment
「belonging」是對群體或環境的歸屬感；「attachment」則是對特定人或物的情感依附。
belonging vs inclusion
「inclusion」是讓個人進入群體的行為或過程；「belonging」是個人進入後產生的主觀歸屬感受。
口語用法
How is "Belonging" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Belonging"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人對歸屬感的看法或感受。 EN: She was talking about that sense of belonging she found in the club. 翻譯: 她當時在談論她在社團裡找到的那種歸屬感。
EN:He mentioned a feeling of belonging that he'd never experienced before.
翻譯:他提到了一種他從未體驗過的歸屬感。
語氣強調
與「a real」、「a true」、「a deep」等詞連用，強調歸屬感的強烈或真實性。 EN: After years of searching, I finally feel a real belonging here. 翻譯: 尋覓多年後，我終於在這裡感受到一種真正的歸屬感。
EN:It's not just a group; it's a true sense of belonging.
翻譯:這不只是一個團體，更是一種真正的歸屬感。
停頓填充
在思考或描述時，作為一個概念性的填充詞，常與「you know」、「like」等口語詞連用。 EN: It's hard to explain... it's that, you know, belonging, that makes you stay. 翻譯: 這很難解釋…就是那種，你知道的，歸屬感，讓你留下來。
EN:What I was missing was, like, a sense of belonging somewhere.
翻譯:我所缺少的，就像是，一種在某處的歸屬感。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式寫作中，應避免使用上述口語填充詞（如「you know」、「like」），並建議使用更精確的學術詞彙（如「affiliation」、「social integration」）來替代或具體說明「belonging」的類型。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Belonging"?What fixed phrases with "Belonging" should I remember?
a sense of belonging
a sense of belonging
歸屬感
a feeling of belonging
a feeling of belonging
一種歸屬的感覺
belonging to
belonging to [group/organization]
屬於（某團體或組織）
a place to belong
a place to belong
一個可以歸屬的地方
a need for belonging
a need for belonging
對歸屬感的需求
belonging nowhere
belonging nowhere
無處歸屬
cultural belonging
cultural belonging
文化歸屬感
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Belonging"?Which "Belonging" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I have a strong belonging to this community.
✓I have a strong sense of belonging to this community.
「Belonging」作為名詞時，通常不直接與「have」搭配表示「擁有歸屬感」。正確用法是「have a sense of belonging」。
×This is one of my belonging.
✓This is one of my belongings.
「Belonging」作「所有物、財產」解時，幾乎總是以複數形式「belongings」出現，指個人擁有的物品集合。
×He talked about the belonging feeling he experienced.
✓He talked about the feeling of belonging he experienced.
「Belonging」是名詞，不應作為形容詞直接修飾另一個名詞（如 feeling）。正確結構是使用「of」連接，形成「feeling of belonging」。
×Her belonging in the group was never questioned.
✓Her place in the group was never questioned. / Her membership in the group was never questioned.
雖然「belonging」有「歸屬」的抽象概念，但具體表示「成員身份」或「在群體中的位置」時，使用「place」或「membership」更為自然和常見。
×The book is a belonging of the library.
✓The book belongs to the library. / The book is the property of the library.
表示「某物屬於某人/某機構」時，應使用動詞「belong to」或名詞「property」。名詞「belonging(s)」通常不用於此種所有格結構，它特指個人的動產或物品。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Belonging"?What are tense/participle forms of "Belonging"?