Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
这所研究院名义上独立,实际上仍附属于大型国企。Zhè suǒ yánjiūyuàn míngyì shàng dúlì, shíjì shàng réng fùshǔ yú dàxíng guóqǐ.This research institute is nominally independent, but in practice it is still affiliated with a large state-owned enterprise.
这所小学是师范大学的附属学校。Zhè suǒ xiǎoxué shì shīfàn dàxué de fùshǔ xuéxiào.This primary school is affiliated with the teachers' university.
医院附属的幼儿园就在楼后面,很方便职工接孩子。Yīyuàn fùshǔ de yòu'éryuán jiù zài lóu hòumiàn, hěn fāngbiàn zhígōng jiē háizi.The hospital's affiliated kindergarten is just behind the building, which is very convenient for staff picking up their children.