氏族 (shì zú) — clan | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

氏族 (shìzú) refers to a kinship-based social unit larger than a family, tracing descent from a common ancestor — typically used for pre-state or anthropological contexts. Distinct from the everyday family word 家族.

noun

clan

Examples

氏族。
Zhè ge shì zú yǒu zì jǐ dú tè de chuán tǒng hé yí shì.
This clan has its own unique traditions and rituals.
氏族。
Gǔ dài shè huì cháng cháng yǐ shì zú wèi dān wèi zǔ zhī shēng chǎn huó dòng.
Ancient societies often organized production activities by clan.
氏族。
Tā men tōng guò hūn yīn yǔ qí tā shì zú jiàn lì le lián méng.
They established alliances with other clans through marriage.