家族 (jiā zú) — family, clan
Definition
家族 refers to an extended family or clan — a lineage-based group with shared ancestry, broader than 家庭 (the nuclear household). 家 is the everyday word for family/home; 家族 emphasizes the larger kin network and its shared history.
noun
familyclan
Examples
- 家族。Tā men jiā zú lì shǐ yōu jiǔ.Their family has a long history.
- 家族。Zhè ge jiā zú zài dāng dì hěn yǒu yǐng xiǎng lì.This family is very influential locally.
- 家族。Wǒ men jiā zú měi nián dōu huì jǔ bàn yí cì jù huì.Our family holds a gathering every year.
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